Years of Childhood (1916)

Serge Aksakov

Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
17 February 2010
Pages
356
ISBN
9781160011587

Years of Childhood (1916)

Serge Aksakov

Years of Childhood is a memoir written by the Russian author Serge Aksakov, originally published in 1916. The book recounts Aksakov's childhood experiences growing up in a wealthy and aristocratic family in Russia during the early 19th century. Aksakov's memoir provides a vivid and detailed account of his childhood, including his relationships with his parents, siblings, and other family members, as well as his interactions with the peasants and servants who worked on the family's estate. The book is notable for its intimate portrayal of Russian family life during this period, as well as for its depiction of the cultural and social norms of the time. Aksakov's writing is characterized by its lyrical and nostalgic tone, which captures the beauty and simplicity of his childhood experiences.Years of Childhood is considered a classic of Russian literature and a valuable historical document that provides insight into the daily life and customs of the Russian aristocracy during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.

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