From The Banks Of The Volga: The Life Of Maxim Gorky (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432579081)

""From The Banks Of The Volga: The Life Of Maxim Gorky"" is a biography of the famous Russian writer and political activist, Maxim Gorky. The book is written by Alexander Roskin and provides a comprehensive account of Gorky's life, from his childhood in poverty-stricken Russia to his rise as a prominent literary figure and political voice. The biography covers Gorky's early struggles, including his abandonment by his parents and his time as a homeless child on the streets of Nizhny Novgorod. It also delves into his early literary career, including his association with the Symbolist movement and his eventual break with it. The book also explores Gorky's political activism, particularly his involvement with the Bolsheviks and his support for the Russian Revolution. It discusses his relationship with Lenin and other key figures of the time, as well as his eventual disillusionment with the Soviet government. Throughout the biography, Roskin provides insight into Gorky's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. The book also includes excerpts from Gorky's own writings, providing a firsthand account of his thoughts and experiences. Overall, ""From The Banks Of The Volga: The Life Of Maxim Gorky"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of Russia's most influential writers and political figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Roskin
ISBN-10: 1432579088
ISBN-13: 9781432579081
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d