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.
The 2142nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1913
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 78,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)
- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)