Children of the Sun

About “Children of the Sun”

Children of the Sun is a 1905 play written by Maxim Gorky. It was composed during his brief imprisonment in Saint Petersburg's Peter and Paul Fortress. The play reflects the political and social tensions of the time, particularly during the abortive Russian Revolution of 1905. Gorky wrote the work while confined in the fortress, which influenced its themes and tone. The play is a significant part of his early literary output and provides insight into the revolutionary atmosphere of the period. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)