Lot 58
Gorky, Maxim (1868-1936) Russian author and revolutionary; real name Alexei Maximovich Peshkov. Gorky's works, featuring vital, almost idealized portrayals of the Russian common people and deeply poetic sensibility, are the foundation of the Socialist Realism school of art and literature. Notable works include the play The Lower Depths (1901).
Autograph Letter Signed ("A. Peshkov" - Gorky). One page, 8½ x 8", n.p., June 7, 1921. To "Melin". Mailing folds with minor edge separation at ends and intersections, adhesive residue on verso, paper is somewhat toned. Good to very good condition.
Concerned with his library, Gorky writes "…I have not received those books to this day…they answered that there were no books of any kind for me…" The contents of an author's library are always cause for speculation and we wish we had a few more details!
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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