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Set in early 20th century Tsarist Russia, the narrative follows Yakov Bok, a Jewish handyman wrongfully accused of murder. As he faces a corrupt trial and contemplates a confession to save his life, the themes of social injustice and personal freedom emerge. Throughout his ordeal, Yakov encounters various characters, including a compassionate priest and revolutionary figures challenging the regime. Gorky’s emotive prose delves deeply into the human spirit's resilience amid oppression, making this novel a poignant exploration of morality and survival.
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The Confession, Maxim Gorki
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Confession
- Subtitle
- A Novel (1916)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maxim Gorki
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781437311983
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in early 20th century Tsarist Russia, the narrative follows Yakov Bok, a Jewish handyman wrongfully accused of murder. As he faces a corrupt trial and contemplates a confession to save his life, the themes of social injustice and personal freedom emerge. Throughout his ordeal, Yakov encounters various characters, including a compassionate priest and revolutionary figures challenging the regime. Gorky’s emotive prose delves deeply into the human spirit's resilience amid oppression, making this novel a poignant exploration of morality and survival.