Gorky, Maxim
My Childhood (Twentieth Century Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140182859
- author:
- Gorky, Maxim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.27 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Gorky's childhood was marked by poverty and brutality, yet it also provided him with a unique understanding of ordinary Russian life. After his father died of cholera, Gorky was taken in by his grandfather, who was prone to violent outbursts, and his grandmother, a kind and wonderful storyteller. His grandmother played a significant role in shaping Gorky's early years, sharing her thoughts and feelings with him as if he were asleep beside her. This close relationship had a profound impact on Gorky's life, which is described in his autobiographical trilogy, starting with "My Childhood". The book is an act of exorcism, recalling a life that began raw and remembered with extraordinary charm and poignancy. Gorky's experiences during this period have made him one of the most important figures in Russian literature.
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