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Maxim Gorky

Maxim Gorky was a prominent Russian writer who was born in 1868 and died in 1936. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century, and his works have had a profound impact on Russian literature and culture. Gorky's writing was characterized by its vivid realism and its focus on the struggles of the working class. He was a passionate advocate for social justice and political change, and his works often reflected his political beliefs. Gorky's early life was marked by poverty and hardship. He was born into a poor family in Nizhny Novgorod, and he was forced to leave school at a young age to work in a variety of jobs. Despite these challenges, Gorky was determined to become a writer, and he began writing stories and essays in his spare time. His first major success came in 1892 with the publication of his short story Makar Chudra, which was widely acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of life in a small Russian town. Over the course of his career, Gorky wrote numerous plays, novels, and essays that explored a wide range of themes and subjects. His works often dealt with the lives of ordinary people, and he was particularly interested in the struggles of the working class. Gorky was also a committed socialist, and he believed that literature had an important role to play in promoting social and political change. Despite his political beliefs, Gorky was not immune to criticism from the Soviet authorities. In the 1920s, he was briefly expelled from the Communist Party for his outspoken criticism of the government's policies. However, he was eventually reconciled with the party, and he continued to write and publish works until his death in 1936.

Maxim Gorky, Russian literature, working class, social justice, political change, poverty, realism, Communist Party, literature

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Maxim Gorky

Maxim Gorky was a highly regarded Russian playwright, novelist, and artist who is best known for being a founder of the Socialist Realism movement in the Russian literature. His works were renowned for capturing the struggles of the working class with realism and vividness. His plays were often set in the slums of Moscow and St. Petersburg in order to illustrate the lives of the urban poor. Gorky was passionate about his works, often saying that his plays were intended to create a new revolutionary drama and awake the moral consciousness of the masses. Gorky’s most famous works include The Lower Depths, The Mother, and Summer Folks.

Maxim Gorky, Russian artist, playwright, novelist, revolution, Socialist Realism, Moscow, St. Petersburg, literature

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