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Through the growth path of Paul Korchagin, the novel tells people that only when a person defeats the enemy and himself in the hardships of the revolution, and only when he connects his pursuit with the interests of the motherland and the people, can he create miracles and grow into a steel warrior.

A semi-autobiographical inspirational novel that shines with patriotism and idealism, and 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 Zhu Helai, 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 "iron will" and his conversion process to ideals and spirits once became a symbol of integrity, strength and self-improvement, inspiring and motivating generations of young Chinese readers.

This biographical novel based on his own real experience tells the story of Paul Korchagin who grew from an ignorant boy to a Bolshevik soldier loyal to the revolution. Even though he was paralyzed and blind, he had to re-enter the charging ranks.

"How Steel Was Tempered" is a "great literary work that transcends national boundaries" and is regarded as a life textbook for young people. This classic work, shining with lofty ideals and full of passion for life, occupies a very important position in the literary history of the Soviet Union and the world. In this epic heroic biographical novel, the author portrays Paul Korchagin's lofty personality of persistence and perseverance. His image transcends time, space, and national boundaries, and has a worldwide impact, shaking the heartstrings of several generations. Soon after the novel came out, it was adapted into movies and stage plays and spread all over the world.

"How the Steel Was Tempered" is an excellent novel written by the Soviet writer Nikolai Ostrovsky with strong perseverance and spent three years writing it under the harsh conditions of total paralysis and blindness. The protagonist of the novel, Paul Korchagin, is a stubborn and aggressive young man. In the wave of revolution, he gradually grows into a strong communist fighter. He was tested again and again in the war and endured the great pain caused by disability and blindness. In the process, he also wavered, but after a fierce ideological struggle, he finally defeated himself and picked up a new weapon-literary creation.