A seminal work of Russian literature, A Mãe (The Mother) is a novel written by Maksim Gorky in 1906. The book tells the story of a working-class woman, Pelageya Nilovna, and her struggles against the corrupt capitalist system of Tsarist Russia. With its gripping narrative and social commentary, The Mother is a must-read for fans of Russian literature and those interested in the history of Russian society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.