Chelkash And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Maxim Gorky, a renowned Russian author. The book features a total of eight stories, each depicting the harsh realities of life in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The title story, Chelkash, follows the life of a young thief named Chelkash as he navigates the criminal underworld of his city. Other stories in the collection include Makar Chudra, which depicts the life of a poor peasant family, and The Old Woman Izergil, which tells the ...
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Chelkash And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Maxim Gorky, a renowned Russian author. The book features a total of eight stories, each depicting the harsh realities of life in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The title story, Chelkash, follows the life of a young thief named Chelkash as he navigates the criminal underworld of his city. Other stories in the collection include Makar Chudra, which depicts the life of a poor peasant family, and The Old Woman Izergil, which tells the story of an elderly woman who is forced to live in poverty and isolation.Throughout the book, Gorky uses vivid descriptions and powerful imagery to paint a picture of the struggles and hardships faced by the working-class people of Russia. He explores themes such as poverty, injustice, and the corrupting influence of power, while also highlighting the resilience and strength of the human spirit.Chelkash And Other Stories is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its poignant and thought-provoking tales of life in Russia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature and the social and political issues of the time.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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