The Confession

A Novel (1916)

Autori

• Maxim Gorkij

Parametri

• 320 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Filosofia
• Letteratura Russa
• Narrativa

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set in early 20th century Tsarist Russia, the narrative follows Yakov Bok, a Jewish handyman wrongfully accused of murder. As he faces a corrupt trial and contemplates a confession to save his life, the themes of social injustice and personal freedom emerge. Throughout his ordeal, Yakov encounters various characters, including a compassionate priest and revolutionary figures challenging the regime. Gorky’s emotive prose delves deeply into the human spirit's resilience amid oppression, making this novel a poignant exploration of morality and survival.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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