Inspired by real events and centring on the figure of Pelageya Vlasova - the mother of the title - and her son Pavel, Gorky's masterpiece describes the brutal life of ordinary Russian factory workers in the years leading to the 1905 Revolution and explores the rise of the proletariat, the role of women in society and the lower classes' struggle for self-affirmation. A book of the utmost importance, in the words of Lenin, and a landmark in Russian literature, The Mother - here presented in a brilliant new version by Hugh ...
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Inspired by real events and centring on the figure of Pelageya Vlasova - the mother of the title - and her son Pavel, Gorky's masterpiece describes the brutal life of ordinary Russian factory workers in the years leading to the 1905 Revolution and explores the rise of the proletariat, the role of women in society and the lower classes' struggle for self-affirmation. A book of the utmost importance, in the words of Lenin, and a landmark in Russian literature, The Mother - here presented in a brilliant new version by Hugh Aplin, the first English translation in almost a century - will enchant modern readers both for its historical significance and its intrinsic value as a work of art.
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Add this copy of Mother to cart. $5.50, good condition, Sold by Harvest Moon Farm Book Cellar rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Braunfels, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Citadel Press.
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Good. Citadel Press, 1980. Good. Book shows moderate wear/ spine tight, pages clean/ covers creased; a few small scratches; moderate edge wear/ corners and spine slightly creased/ page edges slightly soiled/ price tag on front page.
Add this copy of Mother to cart. $6.94, very good condition, Sold by Robinsky Bros CO rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by IndyPublish. com.
Add this copy of The Mother (Russian Edition) to cart. $8.99, good condition, Sold by Blue Vase Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Interlochen, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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