One Autumn Night; In the Steppe

One Autumn Night; In The Steppe is a collection of two short stories written by the renowned Russian author, Maxim Gorky. The first story, One Autumn Night, is a poignant tale of a young boy named Vasya who lives with his grandfather in a small village. One night, Vasya's grandfather falls ill and the boy is forced to venture out into the dark and cold autumn night to seek help. As he journeys through the village, Vasya encounters a series of characters who offer him varying degrees of kindness and cruelty.The second story, In The Steppe, follows the journey of a father and son as they travel through the vast and desolate steppes of Russia. The father, a wealthy merchant, is accompanied by his young son who is fascinated by the beauty and mystery of the steppe. As they travel, the father imparts his wisdom and experiences to his son, teaching him about the harsh realities of life and the importance of perseverance and resilience.Both stories are characterized by Gorky's vivid and evocative prose, which captures the beauty and brutality of life in rural Russia at the turn of the 20th century. One Autumn Night; In The Steppe is a timeless work of literature that explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition with sensitivity and depth.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Chelkash and Other Stories, by Maxim Gorky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417903252.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.