Notable Works
A groundbreaking play portraying the lives of the impoverished and downtrodden, emphasizing the impact of classism and poverty.
"A time will come when people will forget Gorky's work, but he will hardly be forgotten even in a thousand years."
Maxim Gorky translate to this provocative name.
What is "Maxim the Bitter?"
An organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, particularly Jews. The end result of this sparked his movemen to end racism.
What is a Pogrom?
A novel highlighting the struggles of a factory workers family and the quest for social justice.
What is "Mother" (1906)?
Assumed for killing Gorky by poison but was never committed?
Who is Stalin?
After his death, Gorkys brain was surgically removed and preserved at this Institute.
What is Neurological Institute in Moscow?
Apart of this organization said to spread revolutionary propaganda ending in his arrest but later released due to lack of evidence.
What is the Liberation of Labour?
An autobiographical work exploring Gorky's early years, reflecting his deep connection to nature and the common working people.
What is "My Childhood" (1913)?
Who is Konstantin Stanislavki?
Nominated for five Nobel Prizes.
Who is Maxim Gorky?
These two historical Russian writers are mentioned in Gorky's memoirs for being in association with him during his movement during the Russian supremacy.
Who are Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov?
The second volume of his autobiography trilogy, offering insights into his political awakening.
What is "My Apprenticeship" (1916)?
Originally named Alexei Maksimovich Peshkov but later changed his name as a way to be provocative to match his writing.
Who is Maxim Gorky?
The founder of Socialist Realism.
Who is Maxim the Bitter?
Gorky is so important that this student had to do a lecture and presentation on him in order to pass the class otherwise his Professor would fail him.
Who is Walter Dixson IV?
The concluding volume of the trilogy, delving into Gorky's intellectual and artistic development.
What is "My Universities" (1922)?
A secret Russian police force that kept Gorky under high surveillance when he returned back to Russia from his exile after turning down Stalins proposal to spread Stalinism.
What is The Okhrana?
In this village Gorky took up many jobs during his occupational pursuits one of which led him to baking.
What is Kazan?
Who did we just spend all class period talking about!
WHO IS GORKY!?