Childhood

Author: Maxim Gorky
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Publish Date: 2003-07-02
Features: Childhood is the th book in Gorky's trilogy, telling the story of Gorky's childhood after his father's death, his mother's remarriage, and his life with his grumpy and declining grandmother and grandfather in a small workshop. Through the innocent eyes of a child, the book vividly portrays the lives of the lower classes in 19th-century Russia, depicting the ugly and ignorant lifestyles of many petty bourgeoisie, as well as the folk customs of religion, funerals, and other aspects of Russian society at the time. Gorky's recollections help us understand the atmosphere of Tsarist Russia during that era and the social environment in which the literary master Maxim Gorky grew up. At the same time, it allows readers to appreciate the writing style of the literary giant. A movie VCD is included with the book, so that readers can enjoy both the original text and a visual experience.