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This book is a collection of selected essays by the famous Soviet writer Gorky. It contains dozens of classic prose masterpieces such as "Petrel", "People", "Melody of Spring", "Song of the Eagle", "Book", "Clock", and "Untimely Thoughts", which fully demonstrates Gorky's revolutionary enthusiasm and optimism. It has positive cultural value for contemporary Chinese society to promote patriotic education and inherit the red gene and revolutionary spirit.

The novel describes the development of the Russian proletarian revolutionary movement and the awakening process of the masses. The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the growth process of the Marxist workers' group led by the young worker Pavel under the leadership of the Social Democratic Labor Party; the second part focuses on describing the role of the Marxist workers' group among the masses and the awakening of the people. It eulogizes the revolutionary spirit and heroism of the proletariat represented by the great mother Nilovna.

This book is based on Gorky's real growth experience, and the protagonist Alyosha is the author "I". "Childhood" tells the story of the difficult childhood "I" spent at my grandfather's house since I was 3 years old. "In the World" tells the story of "I"'s ups and downs when I was kicked out of the house by my grandfather when I was 11 years old and had to make a living on my own in society. "My University" tells the story of "I" going to Kazan to study alone at the age of 16 but growing up as an intellectual through many "social universities". The writing style of the whole book is cold and dignified, but it is also humorous. The atmosphere is a bit depressing and sad, but it can make people see the tenacious vitality and immortal hope.

This book is the third of Gorky's trilogy. It tells the life story of young Alyosha who rushed to Kazan, failed to go to university, entered society, a university without walls, and finally grew into a staunch warrior. From this truly recorded process, we can see the young Gorky's deep hatred for the habits of the petty bourgeoisie, his passionate pursuit of freedom, and his strong yearning for a better life.