Alexei Tolstoy’s Science Fiction Novels
Author:
Vladimir Shcherbina (1)
Category:
Comparative literature (3)
Translator:
Suren Khachatryan (17)
Age Recommendation: 13+
The article analyzes Alexei Tolstoy’s novels Aelita and The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin, showing how they shaped Soviet science fiction. Vladimir Shcherbina emphasizes that Tolstoy replaced the solitary hero with a new, socialist figure united with the people, combining scientific accuracy, adventurous narrative, and strong social-ideological themes.