Gorky, Maxim (1868-1936) Russian author of novels, plays and an autobiography. He was involved in the failed 1905 Revolution and fled the country until 1914. Manuscript Letter Signed "M. Gorky" in Russian, one page, 10½ x 8½ in., n.p., Dec. 31 [1907]. Text in French in the hand of his wife, actress Maria Andreyeva (1868-1953). To Italian journalist Ugo Ojetti (1871-1946). The exiled writer says, in part, "…you know what it is like not to be at home, never do what one would like to do, we do nothing and at the same time, we are always so busy that the days go by like moments. We are leaving here tomorrow and the 3rd we will be at home in Capri and I will be able to work – what luck for a poor man who had not held a pen in two months… Ah – yes! Excuse me for having disturbed you, dear friends, I understand that the time is not favorable to publish even such a little thing because it is said that Nicholas is to visit the king of Italy. It is too bad that such a misfortune is happening to your beautiful country!…." On watermarked laid graph paper. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.