Resembling or characteristic of Maxim Gorky or his literary works, particularly their realism and social commentary.
Formed from 'Gorki' (referring to Maxim Gorky, Russian writer) plus the suffix -esque (from French, meaning 'in the style or manner of'). The -esque suffix creates adjectives from proper nouns.
Literary critics use -esque to compare writing styles—'Gorkiesque' suggests socially conscious realism—and it's a sneaky way to say 'like [author]' without claiming the actual author wrote it.
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