{"product_id":"2026200010972-secondhand-the-life-of-a-useless-man","title":"The Life Of A Useless Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Life of a Useless Man is a gripping work of Russian literary fiction by one of the most celebrated writers of the early twentieth century. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Tsarist Russia and the revolutionary movements of 1905, the novel chronicles the life of Yevsey Klimkov, a timid and morally compromised informer working for the secret police. Gorky masterfully illustrates the psychological degradation of a man trapped between fear, complicity, and a creeping sense of his own worthlessness, painting a damning portrait of political repression and human weakness. Written with Gorky's characteristic unflinching realism, the novel stands as a powerful indictment of a society that corrupts and destroys even its most insignificant members. This Penguin edition presents the English translation by Moura Budberg, making this vital piece of Russian literature accessible to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956127150299,"sku":"2026200010972-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d9215746-d6bc-45c1-9781-f9e94bbe23f2.png?v=1783498079","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200010972-secondhand-the-life-of-a-useless-man","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}