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"The Spy: The Story of a Superfluous Man" is a novel by Russian author Maksim Gorky that delves into themes of existentialism, alienation, and societal critique. The story follows the protagonist, a man who feels out of place and unnecessary in the society around him.The novel is set against a backdrop of political and social unrest, and it explores the protagonist's feelings of being a "superfluous man" who struggles to find meaning and purpose. The character’s sense of disconnection and his observations about the society he inhabits provide a critique of the social and political structures of the time.