02066cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500270014326400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650800380038752011850042553400450161065300490165585600430170499900170174753760UtSlPG20260610134235.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPG1 aGorky, Maksim,d1868-193610aOrlowit: mies ja vaimo 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-12-18  aE-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen  a"Orlowit: mies ja vaimo" by Maksim Gorky is a novella written in the early 20th century. The book explores the tumultuous relationship of a working-class couple, Grigori and Matrjona Orlow, as they navigate the despair of their lives marked by poverty, alcoholism, and domestic violence. The story unfolds in a gritty, oppressive setting that reflects their struggles and emotional turmoil.  The opening portion of the novella introduces Grigori Orlow, a cobbler with a fierce temper, and his wife Matrjona, who endures both physical and emotional abuse. The scene is tense, depicting a chaotic environment where neighbors gossip about the couple's frequent fights. Grigori grapples with feelings of shame and guilt over his violent behavior, yet feels trapped in a cycle of anger and despair. Their conversations reveal deep-rooted issues of boredom, frustration, and resentment in their marriage. Through Gorky's vivid portrayal, readers witness the oppressive nature of their lives and the impact of societal conditions on personal relationships, setting the tone for the haunting exploration of human vulnerability and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRussian fiction -- Translations into Finnish40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53760  c94594d94594