Through Russia by Maksim Gorky
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"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.)
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| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hogarth, C. J. (Charles James), 1869-1942 |
| Uniform Title | Po Rusi. English |
| Title | Through Russia |
| Note | Translation of Po Rusi |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Adamson. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2288 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 774 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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