My University

Author: Maxim Gorky
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Publish Date: 2003-07-02
Features: This book recounts Maxim Gorky's life during his time in Kazan. At the age of sixteen, he left his hometown to attend university in Kazan. After this dream shattered, he had to struggle for survival. He lived in a crowded dormitory, did manual labor, interacted with vagrants, and associated with all kinds of petty bourgeoisie and intellectuals. In search of a meaningful life, he came to the nearby "Red Village" outside 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 the rich peasants, 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 began to explore 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 receiving a visual treat.