How the Steel Was Tempered
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Nikolai Ostrovsky's "How the Steel Was Tempered" is a semi-autobiographical novel that chronicles the life of Pavel Korchagin, a young man who becomes involved in the Russian Revolution.
The novel depicts Korchagin's struggles, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to the cause of communism.
Ostrovsky's powerful storytelling and passionate portrayal of revolutionary ideals made the novel a popular work in the Soviet Union.
The book's exploration of personal sacrifice and unwavering dedication to a cause continues to resonate with readers today.
However, its propagandistic elements have also been subject to criticism.
The novel depicts Korchagin's struggles, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to the cause of communism.
Ostrovsky's powerful storytelling and passionate portrayal of revolutionary ideals made the novel a popular work in the Soviet Union.
The book's exploration of personal sacrifice and unwavering dedication to a cause continues to resonate with readers today.
However, its propagandistic elements have also been subject to criticism.
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Xiaolu Ma, "Transpatial Modernity: Chinese Cultural Encounters with Russia Via Japan (1880-1930)" (Harvard UP, 2024)
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Xiaolu Ma, "Transpatial Modernity: Chinese Cultural Encounters with Russia Via Japan (1880-1930)" (Harvard UP, 2024)
