Childhood

The narrative explores the tumultuous early life of Aleksey Peshkov, who would later become the renowned writer Maksim Gorky. It vividly recounts his experiences after losing his father, moving in with his abusive grandfather, and enduring both physical violence and harsh lessons in resilience. This first installment of Gorky's autobiographical trilogy offers a poignant glimpse into his childhood struggles, shaping the man and writer he would ultimately become.