Mother (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Revolutionary Russian ClassicBy Maxim Gorky
Length17h 8m
About this audiobook
Maxim Gorky's Mother is a foundational work of socialist realism, dramatizing the political awakening of Pelageya Nilovna, a timid factory worker's mother who is drawn into the revolutionary movement through her son Pavel. Set amid the oppressive world of industrial Russia, the novel combines domestic pathos, political urgency, and symbolic transformation. Its prose is direct yet emotionally charged, turning private suffering into collective consciousness and making the maternal figure an emblem of historical rebirth. Gorky, born Alexei Maximovich Peshkov, knew poverty, labor, and social exclusion firsthand, experiences that shaped his lifelong sympathy for the dispossessed. By the time he wrote Mother in 1906, he had become closely associated with revolutionary circles and with the emerging literature of proletarian struggle. The novel reflects both his artistic mission and his ideological commitment: to give narrative dignity to workers and to imagine literature as an instrument of social change. Mother is recommended to readers interested in Russian literature, revolutionary history, and the evolution of politically engaged fiction. Though unmistakably didactic, it remains powerful for its moral clarity and human tenderness. It rewards those willing to read it not merely as propaganda, but as a landmark attempt to fuse art, ethics, and historical hope.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length17 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26CHAPTER XX
2Introduction
27PART II
3Synopsis
28CHAPTER I
4Historical Context
29CHAPTER II
5Author Biography
30CHAPTER III
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6PART I
31CHAPTER IV
7CHAPTER I
32CHAPTER V
8CHAPTER II
33CHAPTER VI
9CHAPTER III
34CHAPTER VII
10CHAPTER IV
35CHAPTER VIII
11CHAPTER V
36CHAPTER IX
12CHAPTER VI
37CHAPTER X
13CHAPTER VII
38CHAPTER XI
14CHAPTER VIII
39CHAPTER XII
15CHAPTER IX
40CHAPTER XIII
16CHAPTER X
41CHAPTER XIV
17CHAPTER XI
42CHAPTER XV
18CHAPTER XII
43CHAPTER XVI
19CHAPTER XIII
44CHAPTER XVII
20CHAPTER XIV
45CHAPTER XVIII
21CHAPTER XV
46CHAPTER XIX
22CHAPTER XVI
47Analysis
23CHAPTER XVII
48Reflection
24CHAPTER XVIII
49Memorable Quotes
25CHAPTER XIX
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