Hyperboloid engineer Garina. Aelita. Tolstoy A.

The present publication included the famous science fiction novels by Alexei Tolstoy-Aelita and Hyperboloid Engineer Garin, created in the twenties of the last century. The author himself spoke of his fantastic books with warmth and humor: “Without fantasy, it is still boring to the artist, prudent somehow... The artist by nature is the enemy, that's the matter! »Meeted by modern writers with a fair amount of prejudice, Aelita and Hyperboloid Engineer Garin, nevertheless, have become not only outstanding examples of social science fiction of their time, they are still able to captivate the reader with their bright imagery, touching and subtle psychologism, adventurous plot and urgent problem.