The Shield

By Leonid Andreyev, Fyodor Sologub, Maksim Gorky, et al.

Book Overview

The Shield is a novel written by Maxim Gorky, originally published in Russian in 1906. The story takes place in a small Russian town in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Pavel Korchagin. Pavel is the son of a poor, alcoholic father and a mother who died when he was young. Despite his difficult upbringing, Pavel is intelligent and determined to make something of himself.As Pavel grows up, he becomes involved in the revolutionary movement and begins to fight for the rights of the working class. He joins a group of like-minded individuals who are determined to overthrow the corrupt government and create a more just society. Along the way, Pavel falls in love with a young woman named Natasha, who shares his passion for social justice.The Shield is a powerful and compelling novel that explores themes of poverty, oppression, and revolution. Gorky's writing is vivid and evocative, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of Pavel and his comrades. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a glimpse into the struggles of those who fight for a better world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432653784
• ISBN13: 9781432653781
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"