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Bystander
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025530123
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 742
Weight: 2.66
Height: 1.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bystander is the first volume of Maxim Gorky's monumental tetralogy, The Life of Klim Samgin, a sweeping epic that captures the soul of a nation in flux. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Russia from the late nineteenth century through the 1917 Revolution, the novel follows the life of Klim Samgin, a member of the intelligentsia who remains a detached observer of the seismic shifts in his society. Through Samgin's eyes, readers witness the decline of the old imperial order, the rise of revolutionary fervor, and the complex interplay of political and philosophical ideologies that defined the era.
Gorky meticulously weaves a dense tapestry of Russian life, populating the narrative with a diverse cast of characters representing various social strata and intellectual circles. Bystander is not only a profound psychological portrait of a man caught between observation and action, but also a masterful historical narrative that explores the spiritual and political crises of the Russian people. This work stands as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the intellectual climate of a country on the brink of total transformation. Its rich prose and deep philosophical inquiries ensure its place as a classic of world fiction.
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