Максим Горький

Повесть "Детство" является первой частью автобиографической трилогии писателя

[повесть : для старшего и среднего школьного возраста]

Детство

Wynter

I had to read this autobiographical novel for school when I was no older than 12. I remember at that time the depressive, violent writing made me physically sick. I had just read about the fate of the young man nicknamed Gypsy, and couldn't fall asleep all night, instead uncontrollably shaking and sobbing. Never in my life had I such a strong reaction to any book. I think I wasn't of proper age to really appreciate the literary merits of Gorky's writing. Lately, however, I've been sort of curious how I would react to the book as an adult. It was everything I remember: bleak, depressing, and unfair. But at the same time the novel showed me its brand new side - lyrical and enlightening. I actually enjoyed it! Why in the world would schools push books on kids way out of their comprehension level? At least I escaped the time when my peers were reading War & Peace in grade 10. Really?

Детство [повесть : для старшего и среднего школьного возраста]

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