Foma Gordyeeff (1901)

Foma Gordyeeff is a novel written by the Russian author Maxim Gorky and first published in 1901. The book tells the story of a young man named Foma Gordyeeff, who is born into a wealthy family but is raised by his grandfather, a poor and eccentric man. Foma grows up to be an arrogant and selfish person, who believes that he is destined for greatness and is entitled to everything he desires.Throughout the novel, Foma encounters various characters who challenge his beliefs and force him to confront the realities of life. He falls in love with a young woman named Lida, who is kind and compassionate but comes from a lower social class. Foma's grandfather dies, leaving him with a large inheritance, but Foma squanders his wealth on gambling and frivolous pursuits.As Foma's arrogance and selfishness continue to alienate those around him, he begins to experience a series of setbacks and failures. He eventually realizes that his beliefs about himself and the world are misguided, and he begins to change his ways. The novel ends with Foma embarking on a new path of self-discovery and personal growth.Foma Gordyeeff is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of class, identity, and the human condition. Gorky's vivid portrayal of Foma's character and his journey of self-discovery make this book a timeless classic of Russian literature.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.