Maksim Gorky

Maksim Gorky was a Russian novelist, playwright, and journalist. He is best known for his novels and plays that explored the lives of the working class and the struggles of the Russian people. Born in 1868, Gorky was a prominent figure in Russian literature and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. He was also a vocal advocate for social justice and workers' rights. Gorky's writing often dealt with themes of poverty, inequality, and the human condition.