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  Maxim Gorky - A Short Story...

  Maxim Gorky

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  Alexei Maximovich Peshkov was born on 28th March 1868, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. 
   
  Better known as Maxim Gorky he was orphaned at 11 and ran away from home at 12.  At 19 he had already attempted suicide and thereafter travelled, by foot, across the Russian Empire for 5 years. 
   
  His first book ‘Essays & Stories’ in 1898 was a sensation and so began a long career as an author of short stories, novels and plays.  Gorky saw writing as a moral and political act that would help to change the unjust world around him.  He was an ardent early advocate of the emerging Marxist movement and publicly opposed the Tsarist regime leading several times to his arrest.  
   
  In 1904 he began his own theatre but the censor banned every play and Gorky was forced to abandon the project. 
   
  But Gorky was a financially successful author, editor, and playwright and gave monies to political parties as well as for civil rights and social reform.  The brutal shooting of workers, which set in motion the Revolution of 1905, pushed Gorky more decisively toward radical solutions.  
   
  In 1906 he went to the United States to raise funds for the Bolsheviks. Those experiences including a scandal over travelling with his lover and not his wife deepened his contempt for the ‘bourgeois soul.’ 
   
  Gorky now moved to Capri in Italy, both for health reasons and to escape the increasingly repressive times in Russia.  
   
  An amnesty for the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty saw him return to Russia in 1914. His politics remained close to the Bolshevik cause.  But soon, after the 1918 revolution, his essays referred to Lenin as a tyrant for his senseless arrests and repression.  He was soon appealing to the outside world for food aid after the catastrophic crop failure. 
   
  In October 1921 Gorky returned to Italy, now in Fascist hands, and settled in Sorrento until 1932.  His health worsened with the onset of tuberculosis. 
   
  He wrote several successful books there but now decided to find an understanding with the communist regime. Stalin invited him home and his return was hailed as a major propaganda victory.  He was decorated with the Order of Lenin, and a province, a park, and various streets re-named in his honour. 
   
  But he had his faults too.  In 1933, Gorky co-edited a book on the White Sea-Baltic Canal and denied even a single prisoner died during its construction, but thousands had. As well, knowing that some Nazis were homosexual, a phrase was attributed to him that said ‘exterminate all homosexuals and fascism will vanish’.  Although he was himself was quoting another he was decidedly homophobic. 
   
  With the increase of Stalinist repression in 1935 Gorky was placed under unannounced house arrest. 
   
  Maxim Gorky died on the 18th June 1936 from pneumonia.  He was 68. 
   
  Stalin and Molotov were among those who carried Gorky's urn of ashes at his funeral. 
   
  01 - Maxim Gorky - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  02 - Twenty-Six Men and a Girl by Maxim Gorky 
  03 - One Autumn Night by Maxim Gorky 
  04 - In The Steppe by Maxim Gorky 
  05 - Her Lover by Maxim Gorky 
  06 - Chelkash - Part 1 by Maxim Gorky 
  07 - Chelkash - Part 2 by Maxim Gorky 
  08 - Chelkash - Part 3 by Maxim Gorky

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  March of the skeleton king - Fall

  ~mora

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  "March of the Skeleton King" is a haunting and thought-provoking short story about a young boy struggling with the weight of his poor decisions and the fear of an unknown darkness that seems to follow him. Through vivid imagery and captivating prose, the reader is drawn into the protagonist's world and experiences the turmoil and sadness he feels as he navigates the challenges of growing up. 
  As the story unfolds, we see the boy's relationships with his peers, his encounters with beauty and tragedy, and his inner turmoil as he tries to understand the darkness that seems to cling to him. The ending is emotionally powerful and leaves the reader with much to ponder. 
  If you enjoy stories that explore the complexities of the human experience and offer insight into the darker aspects of life, "March of the Skeleton King" is a must-read. It is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged story that will stay with you long after you finish reading.

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  The Horla

  Guy de Maupassant

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  The Horla by Guy de Maupassant, narrated by Christopher Mireider, is a chilling tale of psychological horror that delves into the fragile boundary between sanity and madness. The story follows a man who becomes haunted by an invisible, malevolent presence known as The Horla. As his paranoia intensifies, he struggles to understand whether he is the victim of a supernatural force or descending into madness. Maupassant masterfully explores themes of isolation, fear, and the limits of human perception in this haunting, unforgettable short story. 
  Narrator Christopher Mireider’s gripping performance brings the tension and terror of the story to life, immersing listeners in the protagonist's growing fear and confusion. His voice perfectly captures the unsettling atmosphere, making this classic tale of psychological suspense all the more captivating. 
  Perfect for fans of classic horror and psychological thrillers, The Horla is a timeless exploration of the darker corners of the human mind. This audiobook promises to leave listeners questioning the nature of reality and the unknown forces that may lurk just beyond our perception.

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  Victorian Tales of the Weird - A...

  Nick Rennison

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  From a dancing automaton running amok at a ball, to a prehistoric beast lurking in the depths of a Yorkshire cave, this anthology explores the nature of the 'old weird', and unordinary stories which go outside the boundaries of everyday life.
  The anthology includes not only stories by well-known writers like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Jerome K. Jerome, but also by long-forgotten authors such as D. F. Hannigan and Reginald Bacchus. Focusing on the idea and history of what can be classified as 'old weird', compared to the 'new weird', Rennison applies experience and knowledge of Victorian literary history to bring these supernatural tales to the surface.

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  The City of Refuge - From their...

  Rudolph Fisher

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Rudolph Fisher and his often startling take on racism in his own country.

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  In the Vault

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The tale of a negligent and lazy village gravedigger who receives a harsh lesson and realizes that diligent fulfillment of duties pays off. 
   
  The idea for the story was sent to Lovecraft by C. W. Smith, the publisher of the magazine "The Tryout" (in which the text was first published – the last case when Lovecraft's story would appear first in an amateur newspaper). The publisher of "Weird Tales" rejected the story, even though it seemed tailor-made for the magazine's undemanding readership. The likely reason for this reluctance was the macabre nature of the text, which dealt with the deceased, and it was precisely because of such themes in one of Lovecraft's stories that "Weird Tales" had problems with the authorities."

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