Ispat

Book Details:

• Author: Nikolai Ostrovsky

• Category: Novels & Short Stories

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• Publication Year: 2024

• Edition: 5th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 1.8 cm

• Weight: 400 grams

• Number of Pages: 436

• ISBN: 9789392593215

About The Book:
Ispat is the Bengali translation of the renowned novel How the Steel Was Tempered, one of the greatest works of literature in the world. The novel focuses on the birth of the "new man"—a person who, with indomitable courage, overcomes all obstacles in the struggle for the happiness of all humanity. The story is set against the backdrop of the human struggle for socialism, depicting the experiences, actions, and consequences of the protagonist, as well as the transformative power of labor and the emergence of new relationships among people.

In this novel, the protagonist's journey is portrayed, showing how labor and the bonds formed through human struggle can change lives. The character's inner transformation and his dedication to a cause are depicted vividly. The themes of pain, perseverance, and revolution come together in this powerful narrative.

The novel is revered for its profound insight into the human spirit and its commitment to collective well-being. As the famous thinker Romain Rolland once said in homage to Ostrovsky, "Through the explosion of new life, a passionate music echoes, bringing new faith to the world. Even after these people leave this earth, their message reverberates across the world for years to come." The book is introduced with a foreword by Maxim Gorky, and it remains a testament to the enduring power of belief in a better world.