{"product_id":"9788416868575","title":"New York","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNew York\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 1906, Russian writer Maxim Gorky landed in New York with the mission of raising funds for the revolutionary cause against Tsardom. Far from limiting himself to political chronicles, this book captures his sharp and penetrating gaze on a city that, even then, dazzled and bewildered in equal measure. Through its pages, the reader will discover the pulse of a boiling metropolis, where skyscrapers and lights coexist with misery and inequality. A short but intense work that captures the essence of a city that, beneath its superficial brilliance, hides corners of shadow and contradiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book collects the impressions of Maxim Gorky during his stay in New York in 1906. Far from being a typical tourist guide, the author displays a critical and literary gaze that strips the city bare beyond its monuments and parks. Gorky observes life on the streets, the bustle of the docks, the opulence of wealthy neighborhoods, and the harshness of the working-class suburbs. The text is a firsthand account of the impact that American modernity, with its blinding lights and profound social inequalities, had on a European intellectual. A reflection on the American dream and its contradictions, written with the sharp pen of one of the great narrators of social realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmigration and the anti-Tsarist cause in exile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality of New York: architectural splendor versus extreme poverty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnbridled capitalism and social inequality in early 20th-century America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe European intellectual's perspective on American industrial modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe city as a stage of contrasts between light and shadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature with a literary and critical focus, as well as those who wish to know the vision of a Russian literary classic regarding one of the most iconic cities in the world. It will also be of great interest to scholars of Gorky's work, fans of the social and cultural history of the United States, and anyone seeking a brief but substantial read on the essence of New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and lucid perspective of New York through the eyes of an exceptional observer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA valuable historical testimony regarding the city's social reality in 1906.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the contrast between material progress and human conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and penetrating read that invites one to look beyond appearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of discovering a lesser-known Gorky in his role as a travel chronicler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Gorky, Maxim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 90 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York by Maxim Gorky is a small editorial treasure that condenses the critical and literary gaze of one of the great Russian authors. Its brevity does not diminish the depth of a text that, despite having been written more than a century ago, maintains surprising relevance in its analysis of urban contradictions. The Casimiro Libros edition, within its Art collection, presents this work with the care it deserves, making it an ideal read for those seeking a different approach to the city of skyscrapers. A book that invites reflection and will undoubtedly enrich the vision of any reader interested in travel literature with social content.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407388664155,"sku":"9788416868575","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841686857.jpg?v=1781854216","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416868575","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}