Foma Gordeyev

Interesting Facts

• The novel tells the story of the merchant's son Foma Gordeyev, who cannot find his place in life and suffers from an internal conflict between his desire to live by his principles and societal expectations.
• The work reflects the social and economic changes in Russia at the end of the 19th century, showing the decay of the old merchant class and the emergence of new capitalist relations.
• The main character, Foma Gordeyev, is a typical representative of the 'superfluous people' in Russian literature, who cannot find their place in life and suffer from internal conflict.
• The novel was written during a period when Gorky was actively interested in socialist ideas, which is reflected in the critique of bourgeois society and sympathy for the common people.
• One of the key themes of the work is the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations, making the novel relevant even today.