Maxim Gorky

Twenty-Six And One and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Twenty-Six Men and a Girl" is one of the short stories written by Maxim Gorky, originally published in 1899. It's part of his collection titled "Twenty-Six Men and a Girl and Other Stories." This collection showcases Gorky's keen observations of Russian society at the turn of the 20th century and his sympathy for the plight of the working class. The story "Twenty-Six Men and a Girl" revolves around a young laundry girl who becomes the object of desire for the twenty-six men who work alongside her. The narrative delves into themes of poverty, exploitation, and the dehumanizing effects of industrialization. Through vivid characterization and stark realism, Gorky highlights the harsh conditions faced by laborers and the stark class divisions prevalent in Russian society. Gorky's writing in this collection is characterized by its social consciousness and compassionate portrayal of ordinary people struggling to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. "Twenty-Six Men and a Girl and Other Stories" is considered one of Gorky's most important works and offers valuable insights into the social and economic realities of late 19th-century Russia.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neelkanth Prakashan
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361441615
• Artikelnr.: 73553263

Autorenporträt

Alexei Maximovich Peshkov, better known as Maxim Gorky, was a renowned Russian and Soviet writer and a strong advocate for socialism. Born on March 28, 1868, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, he became one of the most prominent figures in Russian literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gorky's works often reflected his deep concern for the oppressed and his belief in social justice, which made him a leading figure in the socialist movement. His literary contributions include novels, plays, and short stories that critiqued social inequality and the human condition. Gorky was nominated five times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, a testament to his influence and the impact of his writing. His personal life included a marriage to Yekaterina Peshkova, from 1896 to 1903, though he later separated from her. Maxim Gorky spent his later years in Gorki-10, Russia, where he died on June 18, 1936, at the age of 68. His legacy as a writer and a proponent of socialist ideals continues to be a significant part of Russian literary history.