Childhood. In the World. My University

Author: (Russian) Maxim Gorky
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) was a renowned Russian writer. Childhood, In the World, and My University are his autobiographical trilogy. Childhood recounts the protagonist Alisa's difficult childhood spent with his grandfather. In the World describes the hardships Alisa faced after being driven out of his grandfather's house and his struggles to make a living in the "real world." My University narrates how Alisa, just entering adulthood, came to Kazan with the dream of attending university, yet learned knowledge beyond the walls of formal education in the "university of society," broadening his horizons and raising his awareness. Through painful intellectual exploration, he grew into a revolutionary intellectual. The trilogy showcases the life of Russian society in the late 19th century, serving as an outstanding work with profound educational significance and immense artistic charm.