Mother by Maxim Gorky

Mother by Maxim Gorky is a seminal revolutionary novel chronicling the political awakening of Pelagueya Nilovna, a working-class mother who becomes involved in the socialist movement. Gorky masterfully portrays the harsh realities of pre-revolutionary Russia while examining themes of class struggle, solidarity, and maternal devotion. This influential work remains a significant contribution to proletarian literature and Russian literary canon.