Three Men: A Novel by Maksim Gorky
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| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
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| Translator | Horne, Charles |
| Uniform Title | Troe. English |
| Title | Three Men: A Novel |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_of_Them |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Three Men: A Novel" by Maksim Gorky is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of three men—Antipa, his son Jakov, and his brother Terenti—unfolding against a backdrop of rural Russian life, emphasizing themes of solitude, existential struggle, and the quest for understanding amidst the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations. The opening introduces Antipa Lunev as a pious hermit whose past burdens lead him to a life of prayer and isolation, setting the stage for an exploration of his legacy and the conflicting paths chosen by his sons. The beginning of the novel paints a vivid picture of Antipa's life, reflecting on his transformation from a worldly peasant to a hermit haunted by a profound sense of repentance. Following his death, the narrative shifts to his sons—Jakov, a rebellious and reckless figure, and Terenti, his timid, hunchbacked brother. The story hints at the challenges they face as they navigate their father's legacy and the struggles of rural life. Jakov's antagonistic relationship with society contrasts with Terenti's quiet endurance, revealing a tension between individual desires and familial responsibilities. As they deal with their father's stark choices and their consequences, the boys’ experiences encapsulate the harsh realities of life, underscored by Gorky's poignant observations on faith, morality, and human resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56456 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 99 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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