Through Russia

A master of Russian realism, Maxim Gorky takes readers on a journey through the heart of his homeland in Through Russia. This collection of tales and sketches paints a vivid portrait of peasants, wanderers, laborers, and outcasts—ordinary men and women struggling with poverty, injustice, and the weight of fate. With a keen eye for detail and a deep compassion for the oppressed, Gorky captures the raw beauty of the Russian landscape alongside the harsh realities of life at the margins. His characters embody resilience, suffering, and the eternal human longing for dignity and freedom. Both poetic and unflinching, Through Russia is not merely a travel through places, but through the souls of a people. It remains one of Gorky’s most powerful works, offering modern readers a timeless glimpse into the spirit of Russia at the turn of the twentieth century.