A sky blue life / Maxim Gorky

"A Sky-Blue Life" is a short story by Russian author Maxim Gorky, written in 1924. It is part of his collection "Stories of 1922–1924," which reflects his observations of post-revolutionary Russian society. The narrative delves into the daily life of the Russian province, exploring the relationship between the intelligentsia and the common people. The story's title symbolizes the contrast between the mundane ("grey") and the idealistic ("blue") aspects of life.