Kertomuksia I

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Kertomuksia I

by Maksim Gorky

FI·~2 hours

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In a wind‑swept wilderness, a wandering narrator meets Makár Tshudrá, a towering, dark‑haired nomad who tends horses by a flickering campfire. Their conversation drifts between the roar of distant waves and the hush of night, offering cryptic reflections on wandering, freedom, and the fleeting purpose of human life. The scene, scented with burning leaves and sea mist, sets an elemental yet thoughtful tone.

The volume also holds quieter tales—a grandfather's gentle bond with his granddaughter Lenjka, the haunting song of a blue hawk, and the mysterious wanderings of Tshelkash. Each vignette blends folklore, nature, and a touch of humor into lyrical sketches of remote lands and restless souls. Listeners are invited to linger on simple encounters that open larger questions about identity and destiny, leaving a lingering warmth like embers after a night fire.

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Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (171K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-11-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Maksim Gorky

Maksim Gorky

1868–1936

A giant of Russian literature, he turned hardship, wandering, and political turmoil into vivid stories about workers, outcasts, and people pushed to the edges of society. His writing helped shape modern Russian prose and made him one of the defining literary voices of the early 20th century.

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