Tales of Two Countries by Maksim Gorky
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| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
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| Title | Tales of Two Countries |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Italian tales: Man and the Simplon. An unwritten sonata. Sun and sea. Love of lovers. Hearts and creeds. The traitor's mother. The freak. The might of motherhood. A message from the sea. The honour of the village. The socialist. The hunchback. On the steamer -- Russian tales: The professor. The poet. The writer. The man with a national face. The liberal. The Jews and their friends. Hard to please. Passive resistance. Making a superman. |
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| Summary | "Tales of Two Countries" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. This volume presents a vivid tableau of human experiences, ranging from the struggles of workers to profound reflections on life, death, and the human condition across two culturally rich settings—Italy and Russia. The stories explore diverse themes, such as love, hardship, triumph, and the social issues affecting the common man, as told through the perspectives of various characters. The opening portion of "Tales of Two Countries" introduces readers to a series of characters and situations that intricately weave together personal narratives and broader social commentaries. In the segment labeled "Man and the Simplon," a worker recounts the hardships faced while constructing a mountain tunnel, reflecting the physical and emotional toll of labor. Similarly, "An Unwritten Sonata" presents a poignant moment between a young musician and a child, encapsulating a mutual longing for beauty amid a backdrop of despair. The initial passages set the stage for the collection by illustrating the protagonists' connections to their environments and the struggles they embody, compelling readers to engage with the rich emotional landscapes Gorky creates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55577 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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