How the Steel Was Tempered

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Overview

How the Steel Was Tempered (Russian: Как закалялась сталь, romanized: Kak zakalyalas stal) or The Making of a Hero, is a socialist realist novel written by Nikolai Ostrovsky (1904–1936). With 36.4 million copies sold, it is one of the best-selling books of all time and the best-selling book in the Russian language.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0714705853
Publisher	Central Books Ltd
Publication date	January 1932
Language	English
Pages	376 pages

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About the Author

Nikolai Ostrovsky

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.