Through Russia by Maksim Gorky

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Author Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936
Translator Hogarth, C. J., 1869-1942
Uniform Title Po Rusi. English
Title Through Russia
Note Translation of Po Rusi
Note Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Martin Adamson. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "Through Russia" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of narratives written during the late 19th century that spans across various themes of human experience and social reality in Russia. The work provides insights into the lives and struggles of ordinary people against the backdrop of immense natural beauty and hardship, with a focus on the plight of the impoverished. The narratives unfold through vivid character portrayals, including a young woman in labor, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity. The opening of "Through Russia" elaborates on the rich landscape where the story begins, painting a picture of autumn in the Caucasus as the narrator reflects on life, beauty, and human struggle. He encounters a group of displaced "famine people" and is drawn into the suffering of a pregnant woman amidst the wilderness. As he aids her through childbirth along the river, the scene captures the rawness and transformative nature of human experiences. This early segment sets the tone for the collection, establishing themes of compassion and interconnectedness, while also hinting at the socio-economic challenges faced by the characters within a larger, often unforgiving societal framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2288
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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