Aelita

Book Details:

• Publisher: Kalpabiswa Publications

• Author: Alexei Tolstoi

• Translator: Samar Sen

• Language: Bengali, English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9788196029456

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book:
"Aelita" by Alexei Tolstoi, translated by Samar Sen, is a fascinating work of Soviet science fiction that blends imagination, contemporary themes, and adventurous ambition. Set against the backdrop of both Earth and Mars, the novel follows the journey of Gusev, a soldier of the Red Army, who embarks on a space expedition. After meeting the inventor Los, he returns to Earth, but Los finds himself deeply tormented by his obsession with Aelita, a woman from Mars. Her voice reaches him only through the radio, stirring his longing across the vast expanse of space. This novel is a captivating exploration of love, science, and the blurring of boundaries between fantasy and reality. It presents a thought-provoking vision of a world where the impossible could become tangible, making "Aelita" a timeless classic in the genre of science fiction.