The Gadfly

Interesting Facts

• The book tells the story of Arthur Burton, a young revolutionary who becomes known as The Gadfly.
• The work touches on themes of religion, politics, and personal tragedy, making it multilayered and profound.
• The main character, Arthur Burton, undergoes significant personal transformations, starting as a naive youth and ending as a hardened revolutionary.
• The book was very popular in the Soviet Union and was considered one of the most read books among young people.
• The work has been adapted into films several times, including in the USSR, where the film also gained great popularity.
• The love story between Arthur and Gemma is one of the central lines of the book and adds emotional depth to the political and philosophical themes.