The Orloff Couple, and Malva by Maksim Gorky
"The Orloff Couple and Malva" by Maxim Gorky is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into the tumultuous lives of Grischka Orloff, a cobbler, and his wife, Matrona, showcasing the harsh realities of their existence in a dilapidated urban setting. The novel intricately explores themes of domestic violence, existential despair, and the struggle for meaning amidst the tedium of their everyday lives. At the start of thestory, we are introduced to the chaotic life of the Orloff couple, marked by Grischka's abusive tendencies and Matrona's submissive yet hopeful demeanor. Their interactions are filled with cycles of conflict and reconciliation as they grapple with poverty and dissatisfaction. Gorky portrays Grischka’s internal conflict about his violent behavior, alongside Matrona’s desire for a better life, effectively setting the stage for a narrative that critiques societal conditions and examines the complexity of human relationships within the oppressive constraints of their environment. This opening captures the essence of their lives, foreshadowing both personal and societal struggles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Jakowleff, Emily |
| Translator | Montefiore, Dora B. |
| Title | The Orloff Couple, and Malva |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version,also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55582 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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