Description

Years of Childhood is a memoir written by Russian author Serge Aksakov, originally published in 1916. The book recounts Aksakov's childhood experiences growing up in rural Russia during the early 19th century. Aksakov vividly describes the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Russian gentry, including his family's estate, their serfs, and the surrounding countryside. He also details his relationships with his parents, siblings, and tutors, as well as his love for nature, hunting, and fishing. Aksakov's writing style is nostalgic and poetic, and his descriptions are rich in detail and emotion. The book is considered a classic of Russian literature and a valuable historical document of life in pre-revolutionary Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library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.