The Artamonov Business (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Maxim Gorki
- First Published: 1925
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Family
- Time of Work: c. 1862-1918
- Setting: Russia
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism, Historical fiction, Family literature, Political fiction
- Subjects: Factories, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Capitalism, Russia or Russian people, Factory management
- Locales: Moscow, Russia, St. Petersburg, Russia
Characters Discussed
Ilia Artamonov (ih-LYAH ahr- TAH-meh-nov), a dictatorial stranger who builds a factory in Dromov. His business and power continue to grow despite increased resentment against him.
Peter Artamonov, Ilia Artamonov’s eldest son and the heir to his business. Blind to the changes time has made in the attitude of his workers, he ends his days as a prisoner of the revolutionists.
Nikita Artamonov (ni-KIH-teh), Ilia Artamonov’s hunchbacked son. Failing in his efforts to become a good monk, he leaves the religious life and is seen frequently in the...
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