02277cam a22003373u 4500 2288 UtSlPG 20260610133056.0 m cr n 260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PG Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 Po Rusi. English Through Russia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2000 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of Po Rusi Release date is 2000-08-01 Produced by Martin Adamson. HTML version by Al Haines. "Through Russia" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of narratives written during the late 19th century that spans across various themes of human experience and social reality in Russia. The work provides insights into the lives and struggles of ordinary people against the backdrop of immense natural beauty and hardship, with a focus on the plight of the impoverished. The narratives unfold through vivid character portrayals, including a young woman in labor, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity. The opening of "Through Russia" elaborates on the rich landscape where the story begins, painting a picture of autumn in the Caucasus as the narrator reflects on life, beauty, and human struggle. He encounters a group of displaced "famine people" and is drawn into the suffering of a pregnant woman amidst the wilderness. As he aids her through childbirth along the river, the scene captures the rawness and transformative nature of human experiences. This early segment sets the tone for the collection, establishing themes of compassion and interconnectedness, while also hinting at the socio-economic challenges faced by the characters within a larger, often unforgiving societal framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Hogarth, C. J. (Charles James), 1869-1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2288 44369 44369