Project Gutenberg 2006-10-03 Public domain in the USA. 142 Gorky, Maksim 1868 1936 Peshkov, Alexey Maximiovich Горький, Максим Gorky, Maxim Gorky, Maxime Gorki, Maximo Gorki, Maxime Andreyev, Leonid 1871 1919 Андреев, Леонид Николаевич Andreyev, Leonid Nikolayevich Andreev, Leonid Nikolaevich Andrejev, Leonid Sologub, Fyodor 1863 1927 Teternikov, Fyodor Kuzmich Сологуб, Федор Тетерников, Федор Кузьмич Sologub, Feodor Sologub, Fjodor Yarmolinsky, Avrahm 1890 1975 Yarmolinsky, A. Ярмолінскіў, Абрам Цалевіч Yarmolinsky, Abraham The shield E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/) E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "The Shield" by Maxim Gorky, Leonid Andreyev, Fyodor Sologub, and Avrahm Yarmolinsky is a collection of essays and writings focused on the Jewish question in Russia, published in the early 20th century. The volume brings together notable Russian intellectuals and writers who explore the complexities of anti-Semitism, Jewish rights, and societal attitudes towards Jews in Russia, reflecting on the broader themes of human rights and cultural understanding during a transformative period. The opening of the book features a foreword by William English Walling, emphasizing that the issues discussed extend beyond the Jewish community and provide insight into the Russian soul. Gorky's essay sets the tone, arguing for the necessity of compassion and justice, denouncing the indifference towards the plight of Jews, and calling for the recognition of their humanity. He reflects on the historical context of anti-Semitism in Russia and the urgent need for societal reform, presenting a passionate plea for equality and moral responsibility in the face of oppression. The introductory writings pave the way for a broader discussion about the intertwined fates of different nationalities within the Russian Empire and the shared aspirations for genuine justice and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Jews -- Russia -- Politics and government Russia -- Politics and government -- 1894-1917 DS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Russian Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Sociology 276151 2025-07-08T09:14:19.725109 text/html 266676 2006-10-03T15:46:42 text/html 176406 2025-07-08T09:14:26.999082 application/epub+zip 178411 2025-07-08T09:14:22.153107 application/epub+zip 172422 2025-07-08T09:14:20.726109 application/epub+zip 322541 2025-07-08T09:14:30.266106 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297117 2025-07-08T09:14:25.820090 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244047 2022-09-09T09:34:19.930229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231307 2025-07-08T09:14:19.041168 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 231133 2006-10-03T15:39:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 231143 2006-10-03T15:39:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24875 2025-07-08T09:14:30.419062 application/rdf+xml 11181 2025-07-08T09:14:21.221114 image/jpeg 3191 2025-07-08T09:14:20.973117 image/jpeg 86649 2006-10-03T15:39:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 103820 2006-10-03T15:46:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 86633 2006-10-03T15:39:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 163375 2025-07-08T09:14:19.749111 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia