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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Literary Criticism, Biography, Russian Literature, History, Non-Fiction

Book Review:
''Literary Portraits'' by Maxim Gorky is a fascinating and insightful collection of essays that offers a unique window into the lives and minds of some of Russia's greatest literary figures. Written by one of Russia's most celebrated authors, this book provides a deeply personal and perceptive view of Gorky's contemporaries.

The collection features vivid portraits of literary giants such as Lev Tolstoi, Anton Chekhov, and Vladimir Korolenko, as well as lesser-known writers. Gorky draws on his personal experiences and observations to reveal the personalities, artistic methods, and social contexts of these writers. His essays are not only critical assessments but also intimate glimpses into the human beings behind the literary masterpieces.

This is an essential read for anyone interested in Russian literature, literary biography, or the cultural history of the late Tsarist era. It is a valuable and engaging work that will deepen your understanding of the writers who shaped modern Russian literature .