Childhood
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Summary
The book "Childhood" by Maxim Gorky is an autobiographical work in which the author describes his early years. The main character, Alyosha Peshkov, moves with his mother to his grandfather's house in Nizhny Novgorod after his father's death. Life in his grandfather's house is filled with hardships and cruelty, but Alyosha finds solace in his friendship with his grandmother, who becomes a source of warmth and wisdom for him. Through the lens of childhood memories, Gorky portrays the harsh reality of ordinary people's lives, their struggle for survival, and their aspirations for a better future.
Date of publication: 24 September 2024
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Genre: Classical literature