Publisher's Synopsis
The Shield is a novel written by Maxim Gorky, a renowned Russian author. The story revolves around a young boy named Pavel who is forced to work in a factory at a young age due to his family's financial struggles. Pavel's life takes a turn when he is introduced to a group of revolutionary workers who inspire him to fight for workers' rights and overthrow the oppressive factory owners.As Pavel becomes more involved in the revolutionary movement, he begins to understand the true nature of the society he lives in and the power dynamics at play. He also falls in love with a young woman named Natasha, who shares his beliefs and becomes his companion in the fight for justice.The Shield is a powerful commentary on the class struggle and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. Gorky's vivid descriptions and poignant storytelling bring the characters and their struggles to life, making this novel 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.
