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Foma Gordyeff
Hardcover
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023086134
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Maxim Gorky's Foma Gordyeff: The Man Who Was Afraid offers a powerful glimpse into 19th-century Russia and its burgeoning social tensions. This classic of Russian literature explores complex themes of class conflict and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
Foma Gordyeff delves into the anxieties and disillusionment of its protagonist, wrestling with societal expectations and the perceived emptiness of his privileged existence. Gorky's unflinching social commentary provides a compelling historical snapshot of a society grappling with nihilism and the stirrings of revolutionary thought. A cornerstone of classic fiction, Foma Gordyeff remains a relevant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition against the backdrop of a society on the brink. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to rediscover Gorky's masterful storytelling and the timeless resonance of his themes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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