Mother

Author: Maxim Gorky (former Soviet Union)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Mother lives in the industrial area, enduring cold and hunger throughout her life, and suffering violence from her alcoholic husband. Later, after her husband's death, her son also started working at the factory. The hard and hopeless life led him to follow in his father's footsteps. However, one day, her son's life changed. He began reading some mysterious books, and strangers started visiting their home. The son told his mother that his father had joined the revolution and that he associated with people who were reasonable and knowledgeable. Inspired by her son, the mother also joined this great movement. One day, her son was arrested, and the mother bravely took on his heavy responsibilities. "Mother" is a famous novel by Maxim Gorky (1868—1936), a renowned writer from the former Soviet Union. His other works include the autobiographical trilogy: Childhood, In the World, and My University. Gorky's works actively explore the meaning of life and endow his characters with extraordinary spiritual strength. His vivid descriptions of scenes and colorful language bring a passionate artistic effect and a poetic style to his novels.