My Universities

Brief Overview

«My Universities» is the third part of Maxim Gorky's autobiographical trilogy, where the author describes his youthful years spent in Kazan. The book narrates the challenges faced by young Alexei Peshkov (Gorky's real name), his pursuit of self-education, and his quest to find his place in life. He works various hard jobs, meets revolutionaries and intellectuals, which shapes his worldview and lays the foundation for his future as a writer. The book captures the atmosphere of the late 19th century, depicting the social and political realities of that time.