The Tale of a Real Man

"The Tale of a Real Man" is a true story based on the feat of the Soviet ace pilot Alexei Maresyev. Shot down in aerial combat and losing both legs, he did not lose heart and, through incredible effort, returned... to the controls of an airplane, proving his skill as a fighter pilot. This book is not just about the legendary feat of a Soviet officer – it is about strength of spirit and character, bravery and selflessness, the will to win, and love for the Motherland. The tale has been translated into many languages of the world and also served as the basis for the plot of a feature film.

Author: Борис Полевой

Printhouse: Makhaon

Series: Cool Classics

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785389262607

Number of pages: 272

Size: 242х201х22 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 786 g

ID: 1703746

"The Tale of a Real Man" is a true story based on the feat of the Soviet ace pilot Alexei Maresyev. Shot down in aerial combat and losing both legs, he did not lose heart and, through incredible effort, returned to the controls of an airplane, proving his skill as a fighter pilot. This book is not just about the legendary feat of a Soviet officer – it is about strength of spirit and character, bravery and selflessness, the will to win, and love for the Motherland. The tale has been translated into many languages of the world and also served as the basis for the plot of a feature film.

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Expected delivery time – up to 3 weeks

€ 15.29