Publisher's Synopsis
The Confession: A Novel is a literary work written by the renowned Russian author, Maxim Gorky. The novel was first published in 1916 and is considered to be one of Gorky's most significant works.The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Yakov Bok, who is a Jewish handyman living in Kiev. Yakov is falsely accused of murdering a Christian boy and is subsequently arrested and imprisoned. As he awaits his trial, Yakov is subjected to brutal treatment and torture, and he is forced to confess to the crime.The novel explores themes of injustice, prejudice, and the struggle for freedom and equality. Through Yakov's experiences, Gorky exposes the corrupt and oppressive nature of the Russian legal system and the deep-rooted anti-Semitism that existed in society at the time.Despite the bleakness of the subject matter, The Confession: A Novel is a powerful and moving work of literature. Gorky's prose is vivid and evocative, and he creates a compelling portrait of a man fighting for his dignity and his life. The novel is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity and oppression.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.
