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Gorky, Maxim: Confronting Life, v1, 8 February 2010.
Maxim Gorky [1868–1936]
Confronting Life [1905] Translated by Frances Kovitch First published in Cosmopolitan, Vol. 38, Cosmopolitan Publishing Company, New York, April 1905, p. 717. This is one of three sketches by Gorky, whose publication was prohibited in Russia. It is very short. Two people confront Life and demand to know why they are not happy. This work is assumed to be in the Life+70 public domain OR the copyright holder has given specific permission for distribution. Copyright laws differ throughout the world, and it may still be under copyright in some countries. Before downloading, please check your country's copyright laws. If the book is under copyright in your country, do not download or redistribute this work.
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02-08-2010, 04:13 AM
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Always intended to read something by Gorky. This looks to be a good first. Maybe last...have read he's very difficult. His Wikipedia entry looks interesting...tomorrow!
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02-08-2010, 07:42 AM
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It's a very short sketch and doesn't seem very difficult, CharlieBird. And it's quite poetic.
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