I remember reading, and being really moved some time ago by the Gorky novel 'The Life of Matvei Kozhemyakin'. After finding it randomly at an antique book store, reading it was in fact the catalyst that steered me towards my preference and love of Russian literature and poetry. Since then I have read much of the Russian greats, but I really feel like returning now to Gorky. Gorky authored quite a few novels, so I would really appreciate if someone familiar with his body of work could recommend me some titles, and perhaps add why these appealed to you. Thanks, Dan