Project Gutenberg 2004-12-27 Public domain in the USA. 82 Gorky, Maksim 1868 1936 Peshkov, Alexey Maximiovich Горький, Максим Gorky, Maxim Gorky, Maxime Gorki, Maximo Twenty-six and One, and Other Stories 26 and 1, and Other Stories Twenty-Six and One -- Tchelkache -- Malva. E-text prepared by Al Haines "Twenty-six and One, and Other Stories" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work poignantly explores the struggles of the working class, particularly focusing on characters who are often downtrodden and marginalized, such as tramps and laborers. The titular story, "Twenty-Six and One," draws attention to the harsh realities of a group of bakers who toil away in oppressive conditions, revealing their lives through vivid descriptions and emotional depth. The opening of the collection sets a somber tone, illustrating the lives of twenty-six workers confined in a damp cellar, where they labor tirelessly to make biscuits and cakes for their employer. Gorky introduces a sense of despair and monotony in their environment, contrasted by brief moments of joy and connection, particularly through their encounter with a cheerful chambermaid named Tanya, who brings them warmth and light amidst their dreary existence. Despite their hardship, the camaraderie among the workers is palpable as they share songs and stories, emphasizing their shared humanity in the face of suffering. This complex interplay of hope and despair in the opening portion suggests a profound exploration of the human condition, making it an engaging read for those interested in social realism and the intricacies of life among the underprivileged. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Russia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English PG Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Russian Interest Browsing: Fiction 216757 216703 2024-09-06T11:57:34.637646 2023-09-07T03:50:15.400768 text/html text/html 216750 216696 2024-09-06T11:57:34.826647 2023-09-07T03:50:15.548755 text/html text/html 141091 2024-09-06T11:57:39.804627 application/epub+zip 144031 2024-09-06T11:57:36.267647 application/epub+zip 144031 2024-09-06T11:57:35.405632 application/epub+zip 296366 2024-09-06T11:57:42.283622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281463 2024-09-06T11:57:39.202641 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281654 2022-09-07T16:42:03.058233 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187661 187652 2024-09-06T11:57:34.221634 2023-09-07T03:50:15.048753 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 187486 2020-12-19T00:45:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70862 2020-12-19T00:45:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18355 2024-09-06T11:57:42.421600 application/rdf+xml 15987 2024-09-06T11:57:35.748638 image/jpeg 3626 2024-09-06T11:57:35.575635 image/jpeg 142555 2024-09-06T11:57:34.845637 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia