In the World is the second instalment of Maxim Gorky’s autobiographical trilogy. Published in 1916, the book depicts Gorky’s experiences as a young adult, portraying his encounters with an array of characters from different social classes and conveying his observations of society at large. Gorky skilfully depicts the struggles, dreams and complexities of the lower classes, highlighting the social inequalities prevalent in Russia during the later 19th century.

This audiobook offers a fascinating account of the young Gorky’s life, his experiences with poverty, his political beliefs and his journey as a writer, providing a vivid depiction of the social and political climate of pre-revolutionary Russia.