A master of Russian realism, Maxim Gorky takes readers on a journey through the heart of his homeland in Through Russia. This collection of tales and sketches paints a vivid portrait of peasants, wanderers, laborers, and outcasts—ordinary men and women struggling with poverty, injustice, and the weight of fate. With a keen eye for detail and a deep compassion for the oppressed, Gorky captures the raw beauty of the Russian landscape alongside the harsh realities of life at the margins. His charac ...