Childhood

Author: (Soviet Union) Maxim Gorky / Wu Lan / Shi Jiaqi Rewritten
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Gorky's autobiographical trilogy First published in 1913, it is both an account of the author's childhood and youth, and an internationally recognized artistic masterpiece. Based on his personal life experiences, the work presents a vivid historical panorama of Russia's social and political life in the late 19th century. The protagonist Aljosha in the novel is a prototype of Gorky himself. This character not only reflects the author's early life but also represents the Russian people, especially the laboring masses at the lower social strata, who, after hardship, embark on a new life.