Description

Years of Childhood is a memoir written by Serge Aksakov, a Russian writer, and published in 1916. The book is a vivid and detailed account of Aksakov's childhood in the 1820s and 1830s in the Russian countryside. The author describes his family, their daily life, and the customs and traditions of the time, including the role of the Orthodox Church in daily life. Aksakov also writes about his education, his love of nature, and his relationships with his family members, including his father, who was a prominent writer and statesman. The book is notable for its poetic language, rich descriptions, and nostalgic tone, as Aksakov looks back on his childhood with fondness and a deep sense of longing. Years of Childhood is considered a classic of Russian literature and a valuable source of information about life in Russia 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.