The last work of N. Ostrovsky's life was titled " How Steel Was Tempered." The novel was first published in 1932, and it was one of Ostrovsky's most famous works and a classic in Soviet literature. The main plot of the novel is about the growth of the protagonist, Pavel Kochagin. It shows the historical background and characters of the Soviet Union during the industrial period, which deeply reflects the social reality and people's thoughts and feelings of that era. Not only did 'How Steel was Tempered' enjoy a high reputation in the Soviet Union, but it also won a wide range of readers around the world and became a classic literary work.
In Rudyard Kipling's novel, the character Kim has the last name O'Hara. Kipling's work often explored the complex relationships between different cultures in India during the British colonial era, and Kim, with his name Kimball O'Hara, was a central figure in this exploration. His name was a part of his identity that was shaped by his mixed heritage, and the last name O'Hara was an important aspect of that.
Well, it's O'Hara. See, Kipling's 'Kim' is set in India during the British Raj. Kim is an orphan boy who has an Irish father. His name being Kimball O'Hara gives him a connection to both the Irish heritage through his father and his life in India. The last name O'Hara is significant as it helps in character development and also in showing the complex mix of cultures and identities in the story.
I'm not sure as the information about Sybil's last name in 'Nine Stories' isn't common knowledge to me. Maybe you can check the book again more carefully.