How The Steel Was Tempered by Nikolai Ostrovsky
The Story of a Young Communist
The novel follows the life of Pavel Korchagin, a young man who transforms from a struggling factory worker into a valiant Bolshevik revolutionary. Set against the backdrop of the Russian Civil War and the early Soviet period, Pavel's journey is marked by his relentless pursuit of personal and ideological growth. Despite facing immense adversities, including severe health challenges that eventually lead to his paralysis, Pavel remains committed to his political beliefs and the Communist cause. His story is a testament to the power of human spirit and resilience, encapsulating the ethos of an entire generation that sought to forge a new socialist future.
The 15787th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1932
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- And Quiet Flows the Steel
- Forged in Steel
- Steel and Courage
- The Making of a Hero
- The Steel Was Tempered
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