Maxim Gorky is a writer whose work, it would seem, is familiar to everyone, at least from the school curriculum. He was proclaimed a classic of the literature of socialist realism and thereby actually got rid of all criticism, imposing on readers a certain, enthusiastically laudatory attitude towards his work. But if we discard everything that was so carefully instilled in us, we can discern a PERSONALITY, a figure, first of all, an interesting humane and suffering. Understanding Gorky’s work requires independent thinking and the most extraordinary and unexpected approaches. This will help you enjoy the versatility of his talent...