Through Russia

""Through Russia"" is a travelogue written by the renowned Russian author and political activist, Maxim Gorky. Originally published in 1923, the book chronicles Gorky's journey across Russia during the tumultuous years following the Bolshevik Revolution. The book is divided into several sections, each of which details Gorky's experiences in different regions of the country. He visits cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan, as well as smaller towns and villages. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including peasants, workers, intellectuals, and government officials. Throughout the book, Gorky reflects on the social and political changes taking place in Russia. He offers his own opinions on the Bolshevik government, the role of the intelligentsia in society, and the future of the country. He also writes about the beauty of the Russian landscape, the richness of its culture, and the resilience of its people. ""Through Russia"" is a fascinating document of a pivotal moment in Russian history. It offers a unique perspective on the country and its people during a time of great upheaval and transformation. Gorky's writing is both insightful and poetic, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature, history, or culture.Over my head hung chestnut trees decked with gold; at my feet lay a mass of chestnut leaves which resembled the amputated palms of human hands; on the opposite bank, where there waved, tanglewise, the stripped branches of a hornbeam, an orange-tinted woodpecker was darting to and fro, as though caught in the mesh of foliage--by Maxim Gorky.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.