Publisher's Synopsis
In the World is a novel by the famous Russian writer Maxim Gorky, published in 1916. The novel tells the story of a young man named Pavel Vlasov who comes from a poor background and dreams of making a better life for himself. Pavel is an idealistic and ambitious person, but he is also naive and inexperienced.The novel is set in the early 20th century in Russia, a time of great social and political upheaval. Pavel becomes involved in the revolutionary movement and joins a group of socialist activists. He becomes passionate about the cause and is willing to risk everything to bring about change.As Pavel becomes more involved in the movement, he meets a variety of characters, including other activists, workers, and intellectuals. Through these encounters, he learns about the complexities of the world and the struggles of those who are oppressed and marginalized.The novel explores themes of social justice, inequality, and the struggle for freedom. It also portrays the human condition, with its joys and sorrows, hopes and disappointments. Gorky's writing is powerful and evocative, capturing the spirit of the time and the struggles of the people.In the World is a classic of Russian literature and a masterpiece of socialist realism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia, the socialist movement, or the human experience.1917. Maxim Gorky, pseudonym of Alexei Maksimovich Peshkov, Soviet novelist, playwright and essayist, who was a founder of social realism. Although known principally as a writer, he was closely associated with the tumultuous revolutionary period of his own country. The book begins: I went out into the world as shop-boy at a fashionable boot-shop in the main street of the town. My master was a small, round man. He had a brown, rugged face, green teeth, and watery, mud-colored eyes. At first I thought he was blind, and to see if my supposition was correct, I made a grimace. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
