What was Gorky's 'Childhood'?
Gorky's " Childhoods " was a famous autobiographical novel that mainly talked about the childhood experiences of the protagonist, Aliosha Nikolayevich. The protagonist of the novel, Aliosha, spent a difficult childhood in the Russian-speaking town of Kamienko. His parents died early and he was adopted by his grandfather and grandmother. Aliosha's grandfather was a kind old man, but he was also very strict. He taught Aliosha Russian, military discipline, and labor skills. At the same time, he also asked him to show noble moral character and diligence. Her maternal grandmother was a warm and loving grandmother who had accompanied Aliosha as she grew up. In his childhood, Aliosha also experienced some political events in the town, including an election fraud and an emergency that forced Aliosha's family to leave the town. Aliosha also played with the local children and made some good friends. They experienced many interesting stories together. The whole novel narrates his childhood experience and growth through Aliosha's perspective, while also showing the characteristics and style of Russian society and culture. This novel is considered to be one of Gorky's most famous works, which had a profound influence on later literature and art.