The Confession: A Novel (1916)

The Confession: A Novel is a literary work by the renowned Russian author, Maxim Gorky. Originally published in 1916, the book tells the story of a young man named Yakov Bok who is falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned in Tsarist Russia. The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of social injustice, poverty, and the struggle for personal freedom.The story begins with Yakov Bok, a Jewish handyman, who is accused of murdering a Christian boy in a small town in Ukraine. Despite his innocence, Yakov is arrested and put on trial. The trial is riddled with corruption, and Yakov is ultimately found guilty and sentenced to death. However, he is given a chance to confess and convert to Christianity, which would save him from execution.The novel follows Yakov's internal struggle as he grapples with his conscience and the choices he must make to save his life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a sympathetic priest and a group of revolutionaries who are fighting against the Tsarist regime.The Confession: A Novel is a powerful work of literature that explores the human condition in the face of oppression and injustice. Gorky's writing is vivid and emotive, and he captures the complex emotions and motivations of his characters with skill and nuance. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.