In Tales of Two Countries, Maxim Gorky weaves a compelling tapestry of contrasting lives, examining the social and political realities of two distinct worlds. Through this collection of stories, Gorky takes the reader on a journey across borders—both physical and ideological—offering a powerful exploration of the lives of ordinary people living under vastly different circumstances. Set against the backdrop of Russia and Western Europe, Tales of Two Countries is an insightful critique of the disp ...