Selected Short Stories by M. Gorky (Maxim Gorky) presents a masterful collection of tales that capture the hardship, humanity, and hope of ordinary people in pre-revolutionary Russia. A pioneering voice of realism and social consciousness, Gorky’s stories reveal the struggles of workers, peasants, wanderers, and dreamers — characters who embody both the suffering and resilience of the human spirit.

Through his vivid storytelling and compassionate insight, Gorky explores themes of poverty, injustice, dignity, and moral awakening, painting a raw yet poetic portrait of Russian life at the turn of the 20th century. Each story stands as a powerful reflection on social inequality and the search for meaning, written with Gorky’s characteristic blend of empathy, intellect, and revolutionary vision.

A cornerstone of Russian and world literature, Selected Short Stories is essential reading for anyone drawn to realist fiction, social commentary, and timeless portrayals of human endurance.

PUBLISHER: PROGRESS PUBLISHERS MOSCOW

BINDING: HARD COVER

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 410