Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) was a Russian author and playwright who is considered to be one of the founding fathers of socialist realism. He wrote novels, short stories, plays, and essays that explored the lives of the working class in Russia. His works often focused on themes of poverty, injustice, and oppression. Gorky was also an active political figure in Russia and was a vocal critic of Tsarism and the Russian Orthodox Church. He was a major influence on Vladimir Lenin and other revolutionaries who sought to overthrow the Tsarist regime. Gorky's works remain popular today and are widely read in Russia and around the world.
