I wasn't very keen on opening the book and reading it. I had taken it from the shelf of the library because the cover was calling me in a strange way. I didn't know the author and the title was quite scary. So scary that whenever my eyes landed on the pile of my new, exciting books beside the bed, I would avoid looking at it. Why did I buy it? And every time my eyes would glance at it, I would quickly look away. It was really annoying. Why did I buy a book that annoyed me just by its presence even before I knew what was inside it?!

So I decided to take it with me on the short trip to my empty house, as a relief to my conscience that I didn't leave it behind. Maybe the title was the cause of this strange torture of my conscience, but I took it anyway.

And in a strange way, I found out that I didn't take with me the books that I had previously planned to read. So I found myself deprived of reading them. What a journey!

When I finished Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment", I had told myself that I wouldn't read anything related to Russian literature. It filled me with a feeling that I didn't need it. I didn't want to delve into the torments of the soul and its problems. I didn't want to read long dialogues that would follow me all night. I didn't want to suffer with people. That's what I told myself. And here I am, aiming it at the wall...

First of all, I have to admit that my political knowledge is very poor. It's very clear that the novel aims to define socialism in a simple, dramatic and very close way to the soul. Every page I read, I compared it to the current conflict in Ukraine and I remembered Andrei and a new explanation expanding in my heart. I had never liked a character with such strength, aggression and sadness like Andrei before!!

I'm supposed to talk about the novel, my impression of it, my opinions about its pages and the opinions of its characters, but all of that has escaped me now. All that's left is the strange connection between the image of Christ that the mother holds onto, as if it's the mother herself. It's a strange feeling, to be honest, to see Christ as the image of the mother, as her torments that she describes. But this is what happened. This is what I feel. This is what I cry for.

The mother, a Madonna of the musicians, often associates with her son, a Messiah of early socialism, freed from the presence of the drunken and poor worker father.

The conflict between the before and the after, the sown and the promised fruit.

The culmination of faith that is gradually built when there is a will to get out of your comfort zone.

The mother manages to overcome herself and return the faith of her son to the whole, not only because he is her son, but because she finally understands him.

This story presents a complex relationship between a mother and her son. The mother, seen as a kind of Madonna figure in the musical world, has a special connection with her son, who is involved in early socialism. The absence of the father, who is described as drunken and poor, adds another layer to the dynamics. The conflict between the past and the future, represented by the sown and promised fruit, is a central theme. The mother's journey of building faith and eventually understanding her son is inspiring. It shows that with determination and an open mind, one can overcome personal limitations and reach a deeper level of connection with others.

In this working day, I take the opportunity to talk to you about the work of Maxim Gorky, "The Mother".

It is a work that pays tribute to the mother as the giver of life and light (also in ideas here), and who will support the protagonist like Mary to Jesus, to transmit the ideas of her revolutionary son, who participated in protests (commemorating Labor Day) and was imprisoned. Today, when there are also protests in Colombia, this work is extremely relevant.

It is also a reference to the movie "The Trial of the Chicago 7".

The story of "The Mother"展现了一位母亲在儿子的革命事业中的坚定支持和成长。她从一个传统的、顺从的女性逐渐转变为一个有觉悟、有勇气的革命者。这种转变不仅体现了个人的成长，也反映了社会的变革和进步。

The work of Maxim Gorky has had a profound impact on the literary world and continues to inspire readers today.

The most important theoretical concept of Marx that has cast a shadow over the world of Gorky's stories is "social class." Marx saw everything as resulting from the mechanism of the operation of social classes and explained other matters in relation to it. Class itself had an instrumental nature that changed in the economy and lifestyle. The human in Gorky's stories is also completely defined in relation to his own class, and the class relations, the way and the destiny of his life are determined. And since he lived at the end of the nineteenth century, that is, when Russian feudalism had been left behind and the capitalist system had taken shape in the big cities, he knew the most important social class to be the workers, who were the determinants of many of the main events and the trend of social movement. Clearly, the dialectic that Marx proposed between the class relations of the workers and the capitalists can be seen in Gorky's works. For example, in the novel "Mother," he even describes the village on the outskirts of the city in relation to the factory and advances the story by focusing on the working class there. So the main driving forces of the story in Gorky's novels are the actions of the workers in their collective capacity for change in their surroundings. The means of production and the relations that are formed around it, the ideology that is attached to production, and the ethics and spirituality that production creates, all and all determine the direction of the story's movement. And if there is a talk about culture, thought, art, ethics, and Christianity, they are regarded as secondary and peripheral players in the text of society.

It is evident that Gorky's works are deeply influenced by Marx's theory of social class. He portrays the struggles and hardships of the working class, highlighting their role in social change. Through his stories, he shows how the class structure shapes people's lives and how the workers strive for a better future.

Moreover, Gorky's works also reflect the complex and dynamic nature of society. He does not simply present a one-sided view but explores the various aspects and interactions of different classes. This makes his works not only a literary expression but also a valuable source of social analysis.

In conclusion, Marx's concept of social class has had a profound impact on Gorky's works. It provides a framework for understanding the social reality and the forces that drive social change. Gorky's novels and stories offer a vivid and powerful portrayal of the working class and their struggles, making them an important contribution to the literature of social protest and change.

After almost a year, I returned to Russian literature, and I must say that I almost despaired of this return. The overall narrative of the story has a strong call for realism and socialism. It must be said that the author has fully and perfectly addressed the second aspect with his radical questioning. Of course, it is suggested that attention should also be paid to Gorky's own ideological rules in this regard. From the very beginning of reading, a relative comparison with the neighbors by Ahmad Mahmoud took shape in my mind, that is, how Ahmad Mahmoud advanced his social realism without any political compromise and black-and-white portrayal, and shaped his characters in the heart of the cultural background of the story. But the comparison between Khaled and Paul is baseless. Paul, who from the very beginning is thrown towards the author's ideological goals without any Chinese background, and Gorky, instead of addressing the essential narratives of each of the diverse groups, clings to his favorite group and pursues his own narrative. The book is basically critical and specific to its own time, and it is not a defect that the book has used history. But it must be realistically said that the beliefs of each of the characters do not arouse any sense of sympathy in the reader. In this regard, it must be said that if I were reading a political book by Karl Marx, it would be a hundred times more in line with my classical dreams than the character portrayal in this book. In terms of characters, in some parts of the story, especially in the sections where the description of the custom is given, the character of the mother is well formed, but as the story progresses, the mother also gradually undergoes a sudden transformation towards becoming a myth, which somewhat distances the reader from her. The other character portrayals also do not touch the heart and are not well constructed and presented. In some parts, Gorky escapes into the discussion of love during the revolutionary activity, and here I felt that he has taken the reins of the story forward or at least has not fully confirmed the view that love is not a necessary part of the revolution. I don't have any information about his real view in this regard, but if it is written unconsciously, in these parts, the topic of "love is prohibited in the Cheka revolution" has been left blank and not fully confirmed, and from this point of view, it can be a positive point. Overall, it seems that the author has the intention of writing a revolutionary manifesto to literary realism.

**"Analysis of 'La madre' by Maksim Gorki"**

\\n  La madre (1907)\\n by Maksim Gorki is a novel that tells the story of the Vlasov family in the late 19th century. When the patriarch, Mikhail Vlasov, a poor, illiterate, and drunken man, dies, a slow and gradual change begins in the Vlasov household. Pavel, instead of following in his father's footsteps of living in ignorance and violence, bravely decides to become interested in literature and human thought. He ends up contributing to the spread of social democratic ideas that were being promoted by thinkers and activists at the time to liberate the people from the power of the tsar. Nílovna, too, gradually overcomes her deep-seated fear after years of violence and abuse and embraces socialism in her own way.

The power of La madre lies in its dialogues. It is a novel that uses simple language, making it accessible to the people. Although it may seem to have a propagandistic function, Gorki presents the socialist ideology in a simple and unadorned way. The dialogues are abundant, but the descriptions are also beautiful. The characters in the novel are well-developed, but some lose their prominence as the story progresses. For example, Sashenka, a fascinating character with a feminist undertone, has an important role in the first part but fades away in the second. This may suggest that the author prioritized ideas over emotions, which is a good thing, but it could have been done more consistently from the beginning.

In terms of setting, the novel provides a vivid picture of the slum, the urban and provincial areas. Gorki uses simple language with a touch of lyricism and interesting metaphors and comparisons. He shows decadent, sad, and melancholic landscapes and gives them life. Overall, La madre is a novel that filters socialism through its pages and makes the reader understand its plausibility in the context of the author's own life of poverty. It is a story that is close to the reader and one that I will definitely read again in the future.

The library that does not include this novel should review itself or be renovated.

In a library, the collection of books is of utmost importance. If a particular novel is not present, it may indicate a gap in the library's offerings. This could potentially disappoint readers who are specifically looking for that particular work.

Reviewing the library's collection is essential to ensure that it meets the diverse needs and interests of the users. It allows the library to identify any missing or outdated materials and take appropriate measures to rectify the situation.

Renovation, on the other hand, may be necessary if the library's physical infrastructure is in need of improvement. This could include upgrading the facilities, expanding the space, or enhancing the overall ambiance to create a more inviting and conducive environment for reading and learning.

By either reviewing itself or undergoing renovation, the library can better serve its patrons and continue to be a valuable resource for the community.

A book written several years before the Russian Revolution, in which the emerging consciousness from the working and peasant classes can be glimpsed. By focusing on the mother's vision, the approach to socialist ideas is somewhat skeptical and fearful, which gives it greater realism.

Perhaps at times the characters are overly idealized, and those characteristic "internal" enemies of Russian novels of the Dostoevsky and Tolstoy type are lacking. And in comparison to these authors, Gorki's way of telling the story is much more direct, and the book never becomes dense or heavy at any moment.

Overall, this work provides a unique perspective on the social and political climate of the time, offering insights into the struggles and hopes of the common people. It is a valuable piece of literature that continues to be relevant today.

Maxim Gorky (1868-1946) was a renowned Russian and Soviet writer as well as a political activist. Just as magical realism is associated with Gabriel Garcia Marquez, socialist realism is closely linked to Maxim Gorky. His surname, meaning "bitter," reflects his difficult upbringing as an orphan. He began writing about the harsh reality of the Tsarist regime that he despised. By the time of writing "Mother," he was already closely associated with Lenin and Bogdanov's Bolshevik wing of the party. This book was first published in 1907, two weeks after the Revolution of 1905, also known as "Bloody Sunday," which was a significant event leading to the Russian Revolution of 1917.

From the Wiki summary, "Mother" seems like a propaganda piece for Marxists of that era. However, it is much more than a cold non-fiction work. It is a touching story of a simple aging mother, Pelagueya Vlasova, in the midst of a changing and awakened nation. Reading it is like witnessing the persecution of students and their fight for what they believe in. The mother becomes an eyewitness to their struggles for equality and freedom as she delivers subversive books and documents. Her transformation from a battered wife to a highly involved mother for an honorable cause is an extraordinary character development.
The reading experience is rich, especially at the beginning and end. The middle part can be a bit boring due to the slower pacing to introduce and develop other characters. The mother's waiting for news about her son Pavel is initially heartbreaking but becomes repetitive. The ending, though, is engaging as their efforts pay off. The writing is plain, perhaps to reach the proletariat audience, but Gorky's style of anonymous lines spoken by anyone in the scene is effective. There are many beautiful quotes, and my favorite is "A young heart is always nearer to the truth." Overall, "Mother" is a great emotional experience, a novel of strength and power, and highly recommended for those interested in Russian history and Maxim Gorky's writing.

Generally, Russian literature doesn't appeal to me. I'm often put off by the excessive details, long dialogues, and dull events, not to mention the difficulty of the names and the fact that a single character may have more than one name. This makes you feel bored and tired, even if the idea of the novel is good. Since it was the first time I read Maxim Gorky, I thought things might be different, but unfortunately, there was no difference!

The novel tells the story of a simple mother who endured beatings and humiliation from her husband for a long time until fear, submission, and dependence dominated her personality. But after his death, her only son adopts socialist ideas and leads a group of his friends in a revolutionary movement demanding workers' rights and the downfall of the autocratic monarchy. He is arrested and imprisoned, and the mother has to continue her son's message with his friends and plays an important role with them. She firmly believes in their ideas and demands, which makes her get rid of fear and submission and replace them with strength, courage, and perseverance in working until the end.

The story "The Mother" consists of 476 pages and is written by Maxim Gorky. It is not for those seeking excitement. The mother, Pelageya, is an illiterate woman who cannot read or write. The role of her son becomes the core of the story. Its theme is the harsh reality of workers' rights, as they were oppressed by the masters and factory owners and used for their work. There is a lot of sacrifice and common love in it. The mother lives a dull life with a cruel husband and a corrupt environment. Her son refuses to be drawn into that environment which the illiterate mother has variously described, and the life of drinking in taverns. Uprightness is a strange thing in that environment.

Does history repeat itself? Or do the events of time repeat in a similar way? Or do ideas and methods never die, whether good or evil?

Words have their price, and silencing people's mouths is necessary except for food. Knowledge, ideas, and words should not only be written or printed on paper. Publication is prohibited, and people are prohibited from knowing because it is harmful. Is this slavery? And people only have work, and their work becomes wealth in the pockets of the rich.

Quotations:
This fear is our destruction, and those who invest in us take advantage of this fear and multiply it in our veins. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 49

A mother always has enough tears for everything... for everything! And if you have a mother, you must know that. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 88

The mind does not give a person strength. It is the heart that gives strength, not the mind. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 96

One of them holds the people by the throat, and the other sucks their blood until it dries up. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 112

Before, they imprisoned people because they stole. Now, they imprison them there because they tell the truth. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 119

It seems that seizing thieves is no longer a serious matter today, so they have begun to arrest noble people. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 121

You cannot allow people to trample on you. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 126

And it was said to them: Erect the sanctity of our laws, for they are useful in facilitating our absorption of human blood. And if a person weakens and begins to rebel against subjugation, put into his head the burden of teachings that will restrict his mind and paralyze him. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 144

People always demand many things, but all the mother wants is love. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 158

The eyes of some are blinded by cold and hunger, and the eyes of others are blinded by gold. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 289

How can the heavy machine of life crush people without mercy or compassion to turn them into silver and gold? - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 296

They do not even allow you to mourn the dead as you like... it is truly a shameful thing. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 327

Sometimes, mothers understand more than scholars, especially when the scholars are not hungry. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 378

In the middle are those people who wash their hands of your blood and absorb the blood of others. That is what is in the middle. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 396

There are two groups in front of you. One says: He has stolen from me and beaten me, and the other says: I have the right to steal and beat people because I have nobility... - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 439

And all women turned, not with grief, but with submission to the nature of crying. - "The Mother" - Maxim Gorky, page 444

This is one of the novels that opened my eyes to things I had not paid attention to before in life.

The main idea of the novel revolves around the life of the workers and their hard work, which in reality represents the slavery of the modern era and the role of socialism in liberating the workers from their harsh lives.

I really liked many of the statements in the novel and felt that they represent the current political situation.

Regarding the ridiculous courts that we witness today, the hero of the novel says, "There are no criminals and judges, but there are losers and winners, nothing more."

And regarding the intellectuals who stand by the side of injustice, another hero says, "You should be ashamed of yourselves. I am a man of little culture, yet I can understand what is just."

And regarding the exploitation of the ordinary soldiers in turning the people's life into hell, one of them says, "They use our own hands to strangle us. That is the secret of the game."

And regarding the hard life of the workers and the gap between the rich and the poor, one of them says, "Thousands of people are killed by work day after day until their bosses can spend their money left and right on all kinds of follies and luxuries."

And in the end, I must say, long live the struggle of the working people!