Gorky's " Childhoods " was a famous autobiographical novel about the growth of the protagonist, Aliosha, from infancy to about ten years old. The following is the full text of the novel: Aliosha was a baby. When he was born, his parents were in the middle of a political storm. Aliosha's mother was a wealthy businessman and her father was a Senator. They divorced because of their different political beliefs. Aliosha's family life was not happy. His mother often abused him. He was forced to eat a certain amount of food and often did not get enough sleep. When he grew up, he was forced to leave his home and live in the slums of the city. There, he made some friends, including a little boy named Mihailo. Mihalo was very smart and kind, and Aliosha soon became good friends with him. Mihailo told him some stories about the city and he also taught him some knowledge. As time passed, Aliosha gradually grew into a smart, brave, and kind person. He began to pay attention to social issues and joined a rebel organization. In this process, he encountered many difficulties, but he always firmly adhered to his beliefs. In the end, Aliosha became a revolutionary who successfully led a revolution and achieved social justice. He returned to his hometown, but his memories and experiences had changed his life. He was deeply grateful to Mihailo because without his help, he might never have been able to achieve his ambition. This is the full text of Gorky's "childhood". I hope you like it.