Maksim Gorky
Definition
Proper noun A Russian writer, born Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov (1868–1936), known for his plays, novels, and short stories. He is particularly noted for his literary focus on social outcasts and the lower classes, and is considered a founder of socialist realism.
Usage
The name "Maksim Gorky" is used to refer to the author himself, his body of work, or things named in his honor. * The novels of Maksim Gorky offer a stark portrait of pre-revolutionary Russian life. * The city of Nizhny Novgorod was renamed Gorky in his honor from 1932 to 1990. * Scholars study the early 20th-century Russian literary movement through the works of Maksim Gorky.
Advanced Usage
- The adjective Gorkian is sometimes used in literary criticism to describe themes or styles characteristic of his work, such as the sympathetic depiction of impoverished characters.
- His pen name, Gorky, means "bitter" in Russian, which is often interpreted as a reflection of the harsh realities he described.
Variants and Related Words
- Gorky: The common shortened form of his name.
- Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov: His birth name.
- Maxim Gorky: An alternative transliteration of his name from Russian Cyrillic.
Synonyms
- Maxim Gorky (alternative spelling)
- The Bard of the Proletariat (a descriptive epithet)
Related Phrases and Cultural References
- Gorky Park: A famous park in Moscow named after the writer.
- Mother: One of his most famous novels, often cited as a canonical work of socialist realism.
- The Lower Depths: His seminal play depicting the lives of residents in a homeless shelter.
Noun
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Russian writer of plays and novels and short stories; noted for his depiction of social outcasts
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