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My Universities

work by Gorky
Also known as: “Moi universitety”

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Maxim Gorky's autobiographical trilogy, including My Childhood, In the World, and My Universities, offers a profound look into his early life and the harsh realities of Russia. My Universities (1923) is the final installment, reflecting on his self-education through life experiences rather than formal schooling. These works are celebrated for Gorky's keen observational skills and vivid descriptions of people and events, painting a picture of his formative years and the development of his "bitter" worldview.12

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