How Is Steel Made?

"How Steel Was Tempered" is a semi-autobiographical inspirational novel that shines with patriotism and idealism. It was praised by Romain Rolland as "an ode to a fiery and heroic life." The novel takes the Russian October Revolution as the overall background. The protagonist Paul Korchagin was born at the bottom of society and suffered torture and humiliation. Under the influence of Zhukhlai, he gradually grew into a conscious, selfless and strong warrior. Although he was blind and paralyzed in bed, he still wrote with strong perseverance. The glorious image of Paul Korchagin with an "iron will" and his conversion process to ideals and spirits have always been a symbol of integrity, strength and self-improvement, inspiring and motivating generations of young Chinese readers.