Resumo
"A Mãe" by Maksim Gorky is a powerful portrayal of the revolutionary movement in Russia, capturing the awakening of the working class and peasantry. The story centers on Pelagueya Nilovna, a timid mother who transforms into an ardent revolutionary, sacrificing her dearest affections and even her life for the cause, influenced by her son Pavel's involvement in the movement. The novel vividly depicts the struggles, sacrifices, and ideological conflicts of revolutionaries against the Tsarist regime, highlighting themes of social justice and emancipation. The book was controversial, leading to its seizure by the Russian government due to accusations of "incitement to revolt".