Tsushima: Alexey Novikov-Priba

The romance of the epopey A. S. Novikov-Proboy about the Tsushima battle is one of the most grandiose narratives of realistic literature. Tsushima combines the advantages of the master’s style, accessible language, high documentaryism (the novel was written on the reliable material of eyewitness evidence by the writer, who himself was a direct participant in the campaign of the 2nd Pacific squadron and the Battle of Tsushima). Here is how Roman Vice Admiral Utborn appreciated Roman, whose review was printed on August 23, 1936 in the newspaper Sandy Times: “For marine experts, the book is replete with useful information regarding command, strategy and tactics. The book will take its place in every marine library … Many naval officers do not have to participate in a large marine battle; The climax of which they are preparing throughout their career … That’s why I say without any hesitation that every naval officer needs to read this …

Author
Novikov-Priba Alexey Silch
Artist
Pavlinov P.
Publisher
Society for the Preservation of Literary Heritage, 2005
Genre
Historical novel, classical domestic prose