Les Vagabonds by Maksim Gorky
"Les Vagabonds" by Maksim Gorky is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives of the marginalized and the outcasts of society, exploring their struggles and philosophies through vivid storytelling. The opening introduces Variously characterized individuals, particularly focusing on the main characters Vassili and his son Iakov, as well as Malva, who share a tense yet familiar relationship amidst the backdrop of a fishing village. Atthe start of "Les Vagabonds," the scene is set on a sun-drenched beach where Vassili, the guardian of a fishing area, anticipates the arrival of his beloved Malva. The narrative captures Vassili's emotions and the joy of their reunion, emphasizing his yearning for connection despite internal conflicts about his life and his estranged son. As Iakov returns home after years away, the complexities of familial duties and individual aspirations emerge through poignant interactions between the characters, hinting at deeper issues related to identity, belonging, and the weight of past choices as they come together in a setting filled with both love and tension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
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| Translator | Strannik, Ivan, 1868-1935 |
| Title | Les Vagabonds |
| Edition | Quatrième édition |
| Original Publication | Paris: Mercure de France, 1902. |
| Contents | Malva -- Konovalov -- Tchelkache -- Mon compagnon. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75398 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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