Foma Gordyeeff (1901)

Foma Gordyeeff is a novel written by Maxim Gorky and published in 1901. The story is set in Russia and follows the life of Foma Gordyeeff, a young man from a wealthy family who is struggling to find his place in the world. Foma is a complex character, at times charming and charismatic, but also selfish and manipulative.As the story unfolds, Foma becomes involved in various business ventures, including a failed attempt to start a newspaper and a questionable investment in a gold mine. He also becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women, Liza and Lyubov, both of whom are drawn to his charm and charisma.Throughout the novel, Gorky explores themes of power, wealth, and corruption, as well as the struggle for personal identity and meaning in a rapidly changing society. Foma's journey is both tragic and compelling, as he grapples with his own flaws and the forces that shape his life.Overall, Foma Gordyeeff is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrait of turn-of-the-century Russia and the complex characters who inhabited it.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.