My Childhood by Maxim Gorky audiobook

My Childhood

By Maxim Gorky
Translated by Gertrude M. Foakes
Read by Nicholas Boulton

Naxos 9781543086904

Unabridged

Format : Retail CD (In Stock)
  • $39.99

    ISBN: 9798200793112

  • $39.99

    ISBN: 9798200793129

Runtime: 8.53 Hours
Category: Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

Published in 1913, My Childhood is the first in an autobiographical trilogy by the Russian writer and five-time Nobel Prize-nominee Maxim Gorky.

Painfully moving in places, the book tells of the experiences of a young boy who goes to live with his grandparents following the death of his father. Gorky’s depiction of nineteenth-century Russia through the eyes of his younger self is remarkable. As he recalls memories of his youth, contrasting themes and emotions are revealed, from barbaric joy to dark gloom, genuine cruelty, and saint-like forbearance.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

Nicholas Boulton's expressive performance of this classic of Russian literature and history is a perfect match of voice and text…Boulton has an amazingly versatile and expressive British accent. He skillfully gives the many characters in this production distinct and credible voices. His enunciation is perfect. He is just as adroit with the narrative. An excellent production.” AudioFile

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Author Bio: Maxim Gorky

Author Bio: Maxim Gorky

Maxim Gorky (1868–1936), whose real name was Alexey Maximovich Pyeshkov, is probably the best-known late-nineteenth-century Russian fiction writer among the English-speaking world. His pen name translates as Maxim the Bitter, an attitude reflected in many of his works.

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Available Formats : Retail CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography
Runtime: 8.53
Audience: Adult
Language: English