My University (Movie VCD included with the book)

Author: Maxim Gorky
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book records the life of Maxim Gorky during his time in Kazan. At the age of sixteen, he left his hometown and went to Kazan to attend university. After this dream was shattered, he had to struggle for survival. He lived in a "dormitory," did hard labor, interacted with vagrants, and associated with all kinds of petty bourgeoisie and intellectuals. In search of a meaningful life, he came to the "Red Village" near Kazan and worked as a shop assistant in a general store. In daily life, he made friends with some farmers, learned about their lives and thoughts, and was persecuted by wealthy farmers, forcing him to leave Red Village and Kazan once again, seeking a new home for both his life and spirit. Although Gorky did not attend a formal university, he entered a vast "social university." In this university, he experienced the complex path of spiritual development, endured various life trials, and made initial explorations into the meaning of life and the complexity of the world. A movie VCD is included with the book, allowing readers to enjoy the original work while also experiencing visual pleasure.