My Childhood by Maxim Gorky
"My Childhood" is a poignant and powerful autobiographical account of a young boy's life in 19th-century Russia. The narrative explores the harsh realities of growing up in a dysfunctional family, with a cruel stepfather and an uncaring mother, against the backdrop of poverty and social unrest. The protagonist's struggles, resilience, and observations provide a vivid portrayal of the societal conditions of the time, while also illuminating the human capacity for hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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- Published
- 1913
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Russian
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Autobiography
- Detstvo
- Детство
- 童年
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- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)