The Orloff Couple, And Malva (1901)

von Maxim Gorky

272 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Orloff Couple and Malva is a novel written by Maxim Gorky and first published in 1901. The story follows the lives of two couples, the Orloffs and the Nejdanovs, who are struggling to make ends meet in pre-revolutionary Russia. The Orloffs are a wealthy couple who are unhappy in their marriage, while the Nejdanovs are a young couple who are deeply in love but facing financial difficulties. The plot of the novel revolves around the relationship between the two couples and the impact that their struggles have on their lives. The Orloffs are depicted as being trapped in their own wealth and privilege, while the Nejdanovs are forced to confront the harsh realities of life as they struggle to survive. The novel also explores themes of social inequality, the corrupting influence of wealth, and the struggle for personal fulfillment in a society that values material wealth above all else. Gorky's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the Russian landscape and his ability to capture the complex emotions of his characters. Overall, The Orloff Couple and Malva is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling portrait of life in pre-revolutionary Russia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature or the social and political history of the country.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781437303513
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC