Peshkov Collection

Maxim Gorky, Pseudonym Of Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov 1868-1936 Soviet Novelist, Playwright. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, Russian Etc, Volume 13"

Russian Literary Giants - Chekov, Tolstoy and Gorky
Three Russian Literary Giants - (left) Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904), Playwright and short story writer (centre) Count Lev (Leo) Nikolayevich Tolstoy (1828-1910)

Maxim Gorky / Sorrento
MAXIM GORKY Russian writer (born Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov) at Sorrento in 1868 Date: 1868 - 1936

Maxim Gorky - Russian and Soviet writer
Maxim Gorky (Alexei Maximovich Peshkov) (1868-1936) - Russian and Soviet writer, a founder of the Socialist realism literary method and a political activist. Date: circa 1910s

Maxim Gorky / Oval Photo
MAXIM GORKY Russian writer (born Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov) Date: 1868 - 1936

Maxim Gorky, Russian Writer with a Gusli Player
Alexei Maximovich Peshkov (Maxim Gorky) (1868-1936), Russian and Soviet writer, a founder of the Socialist Realism literary method and a political activist

Maxim Gorky (1868-1936)
Russian writer, Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov known as Maxim Gorky (1868-1936). Oil on canvas by Isaak Israilevich Brodsky (1883-1939), circa 1900. Date: 1900

Maxim Gorky
Russian writer, Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov known as Maxim Gorky (1868-1936), with a group of children

Maxim Gorky / Domenica
MAXIM GORKY (1868 - 1936) Russian writer (Born Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov) attending London revolutionary meeting. Date: 1907

ANDREYEV AND GORKI. Russian writers, Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev (1871-1919), left, and Maxim Gorki (1868-1936)

MAXIM GORKI (1868-1936). Russian writer. Oil over a photograph

MAXIM GORKI (1868-1936). Russian wrtier. Photographed c1920

Maxim Gorky - Russian writer
Maxim Gorky (1868-1936), born Alexei Maximovich Peshkov - Russian and Soviet author, a founder of the Socialist Realism literary method and a political activist. Date: 1906

Maxim Gorky / Petrusov
MAXIM GORKY Russian writer (born Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov) with a friend in 1934

Maxim Gorky And Chaliapin
Russian writer Maxim Gorky, (Born Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov), photographed with Russian singer Chaliapin

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"Peshkov: The Enigmatic Pen Name Behind Maxim Gorky's Literary Legacy" Maxim Gorky, the renowned Russian and Soviet writer, captivated readers with his profound storytelling. However, behind this literary giant stood a man named Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov, whose pseudonym would forever be etched in history. Born in 1868, Peshkov adopted the name Maxim Gorky to conceal his humble origins and embrace a new identity as a writer. In the company of literary giants like Chekhov and Tolstoy, Gorky carved his own path through the realm of words. An oval photo captures Gorky's intense gaze, reflecting both wisdom and passion. This image serves as a testament to his dedication towards portraying human emotions with unparalleled depth, and is within these pages that he weaves tales that touch our souls. Gazing at another photograph reveals an intriguing scene – Maxim Gorky alongside a Gusli player. This snapshot encapsulates not only his love for literature but also his appreciation for traditional Russian culture. Through his works, he breathed life into characters who embodied the spirit of their nation. In Sorrento's serene ambiance, where beauty intertwines with inspiration, Maxim Gorky found solace during moments of creative introspection. Surrounded by nature's wonders and ancient architecture alike, he harnessed these surroundings to fuel his imagination further. The collaboration between two great minds emerges when Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev joins forces with Maxim Gorki. These writers united their talents to create masterpieces that challenged societal norms while delving into the depths of human existence. A captivating oil painting over a photograph from c1900 immortalizes this enigmatic figure on canvas—a visual representation of Peshkov's transformation into Maxim Gorki—the embodiment of Russia’s literary prowess.