In "Orlóff and His Wife: Tales of the Barefoot Brigade," Maksim Gorky delves into the lives of the disenfranchised, weaving together tales that illuminate the struggles and triumphs of the working class. Gorky's narrative style is characterized by vivid imagery and robust characterization, employing both realism and a touch of poignancy to reflect the socio-political context of early 20th-century...