The Mother
The Mother by Maxim Gorky, published by Bloomsbury USA on November 15, 2015, is a reprint edition featuring 384 pages in English. This work centers on Pelageya Vlasova, the titular mother, and her son Pavel, depicting the harsh realities faced by ordinary Russian factory workers in the lead-up to the 1905 Revolution. The narrative delves into themes of the proletariat’s rise, the role of women in society, and the struggle for self-affirmation among the lower classes.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the social conditions and challenges experienced by the working class during this tumultuous period. Gorky’s narrative not only highlights the personal journey of Pelageya but also reflects broader societal changes, making it a significant piece in the realm of fiction and classics. This edition offers a fresh translation by Hugh Aplin, providing accessibility to modern audiences while retaining the historical context and artistic merit of Gorky’s original work.
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Inspired by real events and centring on the figure of Pelageya Vlasova – the mother of the title – and her son Pavel, Gorky’s masterpiece describes the brutal life of ordinary Russian factory workers in the years leading to the 1905 Revolution and explores the rise of the proletariat, the role of women in society and the lower classes’ struggle for self-affirmation.
A book of the utmost importance, in the words of Lenin, and a landmark in Russian literature, The Mother – here presented in a brilliant new version by Hugh Aplin, the first English translation in almost a century – will enchant modern readers both for its historical significance and its intrinsic value as a work of art.
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