Alexei Tolstoy
Alexei Tolstoy, a distant relative of the famous Leo Tolstoy, was a notable Russian writer of science fiction, historical novels, and modernist literature. His works include the science fiction trilogy 'Aelita', 'The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin', and a historical epic series that depicts the Russian history from the 1917 Revolution to the Civil War. He was awarded the Stalin Prize for his literary achievements.
Books
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1. Aelita
This science fiction novel unfolds an adventurous tale of an engineer and a soldier who embark on a daring journey to Mars, driven by the engineer's invention of a spacecraft. Upon their arrival, they discover a Martian civilization embroiled in social upheaval and are drawn into the complexities of its society. The narrative delves into themes of love, revolution, and the quest for a utopian society through the engineer's romantic involvement with Aelita, the daughter of the Martian ruler. The story weaves together elements of interplanetary travel, political intrigue, and the timeless quest for understanding and connection across cultures, ultimately questioning the very nature of human desires and the possibility of finding paradise beyond Earth.
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