"Varjenka" is a tragic story about the fate of a village girl from a small Ukrainian village. The author tells about the difficult life of Varjenka in the conditions of serfdom and poverty, about her dreams, love and sacrifice. This gun story by Maxim Gorky is permeated with a strong feeling of deep sympathy for the heroine, whose fate, together with the bitter events of the Ukrainian village, prompts the reader to think about justice and human dignity. This is an insightful and vulnerable book that will leave its mark in the heart of anyone who opens it for themselves.