How the Steel Was Tempered by: [Soviet Union] Nikolai Ostrovsky Publisher: Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House

Introduction · · · · · ·
"How the Steel Was Tempered" is a novel written by Soviet writer Nikolai Ostrovsky.

This autobiographical novel is set against the backdrop of the Russian October Revolution. It tells the story of the protagonist, Pavel Korchagin, who was born into a working-class family at the bottom of society and had lived a hard life since childhood. Later, under the leadership of revolutionary Zhu Helai, he fought for his ideals, successfully embarked on the revolutionary path, and gradually grew into a tenacious revolutionary fighter. The heroic image of Pavel Korchagin created by the author has become a spiritual role model for hundreds of millions of people, inspiring generations of young people to strengthen their ideals and beliefs and to strive for success.

About the Author
【About the Author】

Nikolai Ostrovsky (1904-1936)

A famous Soviet proletarian writer and Bolshevik fighter. Born into a working-class family, he was seriously injured in battle at the age of 16. Later, due to the recurrence of injuries, his body gradually became paralyzed. In the pain, he began literary creation. It took him three years to create the influential masterpiece "How the Steel Was Tempered" based on his personal experience.

Translator’s Profile

Kuang Zehong holds a master's degree in English interpretation from Beijing Foreign Studies University and a CATTI Level 3 translation certificate. He has been involved in the translation of film and television works for 8 years, completing the translation of about two seasons of TV series each year.