Maxim Gorky
Russian novelist and playwright
Born
March 28th, 1868
156 years ago
Died
June 18th, 1936
88 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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A prolific Russian writer contributed significantly to literature through novels, plays, and short stories. Major works include the novels 'Mother' and 'The Lower Depths', both exploring themes of suffering and resilience among the working class. Gorky's writing often reflected his own experiences of poverty and hardship. He was instrumental in the development of socialist realism as a literary style. Gorky was also a prominent political activist, aligning with revolutionary ideals and supporting the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution.
Wrote the novel 'Mother'
Authored the play 'The Lower Depths'
Pioneered socialist realism in literature
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