OSTROVSKY, NIKOLAI — How the Steel Was Tempered - Part Two

Moscow : Progress Publishers 1967 First paperback edition. Translated from the definitive Russian tekst by R.Prokofieva 287 p. SOFTCOVER: (Orig. paperback (dust jacket attached to spine) Pages bit yellowed. Tiny tear back side VERY GOOD) How the Steel Was Tempered" is a novel by Nikolai Ostrovsky, published by Progress Publishers. It's a socialist realist work that tells the story of Pavel Korchagin, a young man who becomes a dedicated revolutionary fighter during the Russian Civil War and subsequent socialist construction. The novel emphasizes themes of sacrifice, resilience, and ideological commitment, portraying Pavel's personal suffering and steadfast beliefs.