Konovalov by Maksim Gorky
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About this eBook
| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
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| Title | Konovalov |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Konovalov" by Maksim Gorky is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Alexander Ivanovitsh Konovalov, who is revealed to have tragically taken his own life in a prison cell. The narrative explores the complexities of Konovalov's life, the roots of his melancholy, and his relationships, particularly through the perspective of a narrator who reminisces about their time together. At the start of the novel, the narrator stumbles upon a news article detailing Konovalov's sad fate, prompting him to reflect on their past encounters. He recounts first meeting Konovalov when he was an apprentice baker at a leavening factory, portraying Konovalov as a giant of a man with a complex personality, capable of both kindness and deep sorrow. Interactions with coworkers, the struggles of the working class, and Konovalov's own tragic backstory unfold, highlighting his dreams, disappointments, and the harsh realities of life he faces, all of which contribute to his eventual despair. The emotional weight of the characters and their stories suggests themes of suffering, human connection, and the search for meaning in a harsh world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53410 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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