Title: MOTHER
Author: Maxim Gorky
Nature: Non-Fiction
An old classic and that too it praises Communism which has lost it’s shine of what it had in late 50’s or 60’s. But it still is one of the master pieces of Russian literature and probably English too. The story revolves around a woman called Pelagea Nilovna who is a worker in a factory at the start of 20th century. Her husband, a worst kind of alcoholic is dead, and the only hope she has in life, is her son Pavel. She is a typical woman who has lived her life in the tyranny of her husband without realizing that her son has grown, not only physically but mentally too. Pavel comes into contact with communism and becomes an instant devotee. Due to Pavel, Pelagea comes in touch with comrades who visit their houses frequently to preach among factory workers. Earlier she is worried about her son but later on herself becomes a comrade. The metamorphosis of a age old woman from a typical house wife to fearless comrade is brilliantly portrayed. It shows how one’s life touched by ideals ,becomes enriched just as touched by a philosopher’s stone. It is true story based on May day celebrations in 1905 in Russia, makes it more interesting.
Author: Maxim Gorky
Nature: Non-Fiction
An old classic and that too it praises Communism which has lost it’s shine of what it had in late 50’s or 60’s. But it still is one of the master pieces of Russian literature and probably English too. The story revolves around a woman called Pelagea Nilovna who is a worker in a factory at the start of 20th century. Her husband, a worst kind of alcoholic is dead, and the only hope she has in life, is her son Pavel. She is a typical woman who has lived her life in the tyranny of her husband without realizing that her son has grown, not only physically but mentally too. Pavel comes into contact with communism and becomes an instant devotee. Due to Pavel, Pelagea comes in touch with comrades who visit their houses frequently to preach among factory workers. Earlier she is worried about her son but later on herself becomes a comrade. The metamorphosis of a age old woman from a typical house wife to fearless comrade is brilliantly portrayed. It shows how one’s life touched by ideals ,becomes enriched just as touched by a philosopher’s stone. It is true story based on May day celebrations in 1905 in Russia, makes it more interesting.
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