How Steel is Made

Author: (Soviet) Ostrovsky / Illustrated by Read Picture Era Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Dear little friends: Hello! Today Sister Ju Ping will introduce you to the book "How the Steel Was Tempered." This is a book that has inspired countless young people. When writing this book, its author, the former Soviet writer Nikolai Ostrovsky, was already blind and paralyzed. He wrote this book over three years while lying in bed, enduring immense pain. The story is based on his own personal experiences. "How the Steel Was Tempered" follows the life journey of the protagonist, Pavlo Korchagin, showcasing the vast historical landscape of the Soviet Union from 1915 to around 1930 and the struggles of the local people. Pavlo Korchagin, the protagonist, was forged in the crucible of revolution, growing from the son of a worker into a proletarian fighter. He worked as a child laborer and suffered torment and humiliation at the bottom of society. Later, under the influence of Zhukhrai, Pavlo gradually took the path of revolution. How should a person live their life? In the novel "How the Steel Was Tempered," Pavlo gives a resounding answer to this question. When reading, pay attention to grasping the main character's personality and appreciating Pavlo's spiritual charm. If possible, you can also watch the television drama adapted from the novel with the same name.