02291cam a22003373u 4500 53555 UtSlPG 20260610134232.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PG Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 Kertomuksia II Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-19 Arolla -- Ajan ratoksi -- Toverukset -- Lukija -- Pirusta. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kertomuksia II" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This literary work captures the struggles and experiences of characters often on the margins of society, exploring themes of poverty, human connection, and the pursuit of hope amidst despair. Gorky's ability to create vivid portrayals of these characters establishes a deep connection between the reader and the often harsh realities they face. The opening of the collection introduces us to three weary travelers who have set off from Perekop, hungry and dispirited. As they journey through the desolate steppe, the group—consisting of a soldier, a university dropout, and a humble narrator—shares their mutual experiences of hunger and alienation while maintaining a sense of camaraderie amid their dire circumstances. The narrative evokes a poignant imagery of their march, filled with existential musings and raw human emotion, culminating in a tense encounter with a stranger that tests their morals and survival instincts. This opening sets the tone for a reflective examination of human nature, social structures, and the resilience required to endure the trials of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish Seppänen, Rob. A., 1875-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53555 94389 94389