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July 15,2025
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One of the most beautiful classic novels that I have recently read is a story that summarizes the bustling human life we live.

It is through the workers' revolution in Russia, where they demanded their rights to live a decent life and achieve justice in this corrupt world.

The mother here is the element around which and through which those events revolve.

As she witnesses her son setting off on his journey to uncover the stars of truth and achieve justice, she turns into a powerful side in the process of uncovering the truth.

That mother who was initially weak, humiliated by a proud man who unfortunately was her husband!

From a woman who couldn't defend herself and demand her rights from her husband, to a lady who rises for a great and just cause that ensures the life of a group of people who have suffered from oppression and hardships.

There is no doubt that she is an extraordinary mother, and her life must end with an ending that suits her. The end of a brave woman who dedicated herself to her cause until her last breath.

This is a very important novel, full of wonderful quotes that teach us about its intense power.

I really liked it and I think it definitely deserves to be read without a doubt.
July 15,2025
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Long time ago, when I was in junior high school, I discovered this book among my father's old books.

It was an old Indonesian translation, of course. I have never forgotten its smell. The smell of an old book, with some pages torn out.

Mother...

It is a story about a woman we call "Mother". Her weakness is actually her strength. Her strength lies in her tears. She fights for her son, using her own ways to find him and get him free from prison.

When people think she is nobody, then she shows that she is someone. When Mother fights for her child, she will turn the world upside down if necessary.

Do we, as children, do the same thing?

This story makes me think deeply about the love and sacrifice of a mother. It also makes me wonder if we, as children, are as dedicated and brave when it comes to fighting for our parents or those we love.
July 15,2025
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It's one of the best books I've ever read, and it's also one of the most memorable. Everyone should read it at least once. The realistic presentation in the book is truly remarkable. It vividly描绘s the events and scenes, making the readers feel as if they are right there in the story. The firm characters are another highlight. Each character has his or her own unique personality and traits, and they are all well-developed. The background of the Russian Revolution provides a rich and complex context for the story, adding depth and significance to it. Overall, the book is simply amazing. It not only tells a great story but also offers valuable insights into history, society, and human nature. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves reading.

July 15,2025
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I have not seen an effort in understanding the ideas, personality, and behavior of the mother. Instead, she has provided justifications for her examples. Those who find that the emotions and tenderness are a shared property and a renewable source that all the virtuous and aspiring ones... and the rebels who desire change for the better can draw from. For all of them are her children, and her heart is open to all of them. And if it is expected that the mother would call out to her children, except that with this mother, it pleases her to call out (the comrades).


Perhaps the mother did not have a great impact on Ivan, the son. So Ivan will remain Ivan. But it is the mother who has been affected to the extent that she has a new personality and spirit, and it is she who sacrifices in the end.


- There is no doubt that I am not the only one who has returned to life and started anew!


- A little attention is enough to make me a happy man. I know that you are guilty towards me. You have a big heart that is open to the love of all people! 119


- And perhaps I do not fully understand your affairs, but all of you are dear to me. And I truly feel sorry for all of you, and I want all of you without exception to be happy.


- How can you separate yourself from others when you love this one and that one, and you are afraid for all of them... and you inherit for all of them... all of them gather together in your heart... how can you separate yourself from them?

July 15,2025
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It is not uncommon that there are parents who come under the influence of their children's beliefs and thoughts and go along with them. This phenomenon can occur for various reasons. Maybe the children have presented new and compelling ideas that the parents find themselves drawn to. Or perhaps the parents have a great deal of respect for their children's opinions and are willing to consider them seriously. In some cases, the parents may even feel that their children have a better understanding of certain aspects of life and are therefore inclined to follow their lead. However, it is important to note that while it is okay for parents to be open to their children's views, they should also maintain their own individuality and not simply blindly follow. After all, parents have their own life experiences and wisdom that can also be valuable.

July 15,2025
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Gorky elicits strange reactions in me.

On one hand, I can fully understand why some members of the literary elite may not be fond of him. His political ideas seem rather blatant, often veering into melodrama and relying too much on overt symbolism rather than delving deep into the characters to tell the story.

However, on the other hand, there is a certain vitality in Gorky's work. It may not come from the core of his writing but rather from the surface. I did experience a great deal of pathos for the mother in the narrative, and I found myself turning the pages of the novel quite rapidly. I was compelled, and isn't that the best feeling after reading a book, to have the urge to do something?

So, while I am aware that the work has its flaws, I truly believe it is worth reading, especially for those who are oppressed or in a mood to bring about change. It has the power to inspire and move, even if it may not be a perfect piece of literature.

Overall, Gorky's work is a complex and interesting phenomenon that continues to引发strange reactions in readers like me.
July 15,2025
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Mother.


Although this book is considered communist propaganda, it cannot be simply dismissed as such. At times, it may seem slow and boring, but the reality presented by Maxim Gorky is truly remarkable. The art of realism is on full display. The character development of 'The Mother' is truly awe-inspiring. The way Gorky portrays the struggle of the working class from the perspective of a mother is simply outstanding.


This book is recommended for those who have a passion for realistic literature and a hunger to understand how the world operates. It is definitely not for those who prefer fantasy literature or those who read merely to pass the time. It offers a deep and thought-provoking look into the lives and struggles of the working class, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in social and political issues.

July 15,2025
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Ana is centered around the social events at the very beginning of the process until the overthrow of the Tsarist regime, that is, during the times when the seeds of the Russian socialist revolution were sown. The novel, inspired by real events and written by Gorky, a forerunner of the socialist-realist trend, tells the story of a peasant woman who has been oppressed and trapped in poverty and ignorance throughout her life. She first develops empathy with her son's socialist struggle, opens her eyes, and then follows in his footsteps and transforms into a revolutionary.


Considering that Gorky was one of the most active socialist activists and intellectuals before the revolution, the reason for the propagandist structure of the novel is easily understood. Moreover, although we see that the novel represents a realist approach, we encounter many scenes where socialism is overly romanticized and dramatized. For example, in my opinion, the fact that many of the characters who have dedicated their lives to this cause believe that they have participated in a universal struggle before they are even capable of creating a positive change in their own immediate environment further contributes to this romanticism. For instance, we witness the chaotic and disorderly life of Nikolay and his constant dumping of these simple personal matters onto Ana (Nilovna Vlasova), Sofia's habit of carelessly extinguishing the spirit lamp that will harm her in the flower pot, and Sasha's severing of his relationship with his wealthy landowner tyrant father when he is about to fight against him and setting out to save the world. Of course, Gorky deliberately weaves these parts to actually try to distinguish the sincerity of those who romantically attach their hearts to an ideology with those who have truly experienced the lack and pain to the core of their beings, and is only saying that only pure and sincere people like Ana who have suffered the blows themselves can embrace such a struggle.


The novel, when looking at the Russian socialist revolution from a broad perspective, proves how different the beginning and the end are, and tells how the whole struggle initially emerged so innocently from human needs and was actually a rebellion against inequality, exploitation, and injustice. However, the revolution that took place approximately 12 years after the events in the book and its aftermath did not occur as Gorky had imagined at all, and moreover, it caused many other destructions and tragedies. Indeed, when we read Gorky's life, we see that although they were initially on the same path, he constantly criticized the revolutionary understandings of names like Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin, and did not stand on the same ground as them either politically or philosophically.


In conclusion, this novel, which tells the first footsteps of an ideology that has shaped the world in one way or another and influenced the masses, must definitely be read.

July 15,2025
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When this book was being talked about, I thought I was facing a very difficult book. But the reality is that after reading it at the age of 23, I just keep thinking about why I didn't read it earlier! It is a very smooth, easy-to-read and excellent book. Even the Russian names are very easy and painless. :)))

+ Dear Negah Publications, you are making all this money from us, you print Galingor and constantly come up with new book projects. Don't you think it's necessary to pay a little attention to the editing of the book?

I mean, this widely-known translation, which was burdened with all these spelling and writing mistakes, struggled to come out healthy and was a beautiful torment for the eyes, soul and spirit.
July 15,2025
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One of the most beautiful literary works that is meaningful through its main idea of the people's will against the authoritarian and dictatorial thought... This novel was written after the first Bolshevik Revolution and before its second revolution, and it is the origin of the continuation of the Leninist thought, whose incubator was that great state called the Soviet Union, which, along with the United States, became the most powerful in the world.


A masterpiece of Russian literature that was written in 1906 AD by the pen of the Russian writer and political activist "Maxim Gorky", where the novel "Mother" is the most important thing he wrote in general.


In Maxim's novel, there is a wonderful embodiment of the unity of the peoples and the extent of the influential cultural impact on the structure of society through the overthrow of the terrorist power and the hegemony of the bourgeois classes over the impoverished working class in order to hoard the icons of luxury against the poverty and hunger that the majority endures.


An important highlighting of the role of the mother and the idea of a special role for the heroine of the novel that the author crafted with skill that is not matched by his other heroes... One of the most beautiful things written in Russian political literature.

July 15,2025
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This book was prohibited in Iran until 1976.

I and my cousin, a boy named Ebrahim, bought this book from someone. We read it quickly and passed the book to our friend with fear.

All the younger generation who supported the revolutionaries in the 1960s read this book and learned to join the social revolution against injustice.

The book became a source of inspiration for those who were eager to bring about change and fight for a more just society.

It provided them with the necessary knowledge and ideas to challenge the existing order and strive for a better future.

Despite the ban, the book managed to spread among the youth, fueling their passion for revolution and social transformation.

It served as a catalyst for their activism and played an important role in shaping their political consciousness.

Even though the situation in Iran has changed since then, the memory of this book and its impact on the younger generation still lingers.

It remains an important part of the country's history and a testament to the power of ideas and the desire for a more equitable world.
July 15,2025
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Independent of everyone's ideology, whether we can or cannot agree with Russian socialism, I think it is a great work.

It is a very good description of a terribly exploitative era where misery, hunger, and endless working hours were unbearable, while the Romanovs lived a luxurious life.

This work provides a vivid picture of the social and economic conditions of that time, allowing us to better understand the historical background and the struggles of the people.

It also makes us reflect on the importance of social justice and equality.

Overall, I highly recommend this work to anyone interested in history and social issues. It is a thought-provoking and eye-opening read that will leave a lasting impression.
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