Admirado por Tolstói, Gorki y Thomas Mann, entre otros, Nikolái Leskov, además de uno de los maestros de la literatura rusa del XIX, parece encarnar la esencia del narrador; a su poderosa imaginación...

Cáustico retrato de la vida rusa, y a la vez poderosa fábula «futurista», esta divertidísima historia, en una nueva y brillante traducción por parte de Sara Gutiérrez, es, sin duda, una de las grandes...

The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District deals with the theme of the subordinate role expected from women in 19th-century European society. Also it revolves around adultery, provincial life and the planning...

"The Sealed Angel" is a story written by Nikolai Leskov, in 1872 and translated by Beatrix L. Tollemache. The story revolves around a group of Old Believers whose revered icon of an angel is confiscated...

Nikolai Leskov's novella, "The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District," intricately weaves a tale of ambition, desire, and the chilling consequences of pursuing power at any cost. Set against the backdrop...

Nikolai Leskov's "The Sealed Angel" is a rich tapestry of folklore and spirituality intersecting the lives of its characters. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the novella delves into the...

Nikolai Leskov's "The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District" is a masterfully crafted novella that explores the tumultuous interplay of passion, ambition, and societal constraints within rural Russian life....

Nikolai Leskov's "The Steel Flea" is a masterful short story that weaves together elements of Russian folklore and biting social commentary. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the narrative...

Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District is a gripping exploration of passion, power, and moral corruption set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. Nikolai Leskov crafts a stark and unsettling narrative...

The Enchanted Wanderer by Nikolai Leskov is a compelling collection that showcases the author's mastery of storytelling, rich characterization, and deep engagement with Russian folklore and history. The...

Nikolai Leskov's 'The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District' is a compelling novella that delves into themes of love, passion, and the consequences of societal constraints. Written in a realistic and highly...

A new translation of the hilarious picaresque about a man with an indomitable spirit   The Enchanted Wanderer is a Russian Candide with a revolutionary edge, a picaresque that features a fast-talking...

Bored and childless, Katerina Ismailov lives with her husband, Zinovy, under the cruel rule of her father-in-law, Boris. When Boris and Zinovy are both called away from their estate on urgent business,...

Leskov’s stories of Russian life are explosions of imagination. Peopled by outsized characters including serfs, princes, Gypsy girls, horse dealers, nomadic Tartars and garrulous storytellers, Leskov’s...

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'I decided that my trip had evidently been in vain, since nothing of interest could possibly occur on this visit. I was mistaken.'Condemned to sleeplessness...

De um lado, um alemão de vontade férrea; de outro, russos crentes em sua capacidade de invenção diante das situações mais adversas. Nesta novela de Nikolai Leskov, que retoma a antiga querela entre russos...

In "The Steel Flea," Nikolai Leskov presents a masterful blend of folklore and realism, weaving a captivating narrative around the eccentric tale of a gifted Russian craftsman who conceives an extraordinary...

In "The Sealed Angel," Nikolai Leskov weaves a poignant narrative steeped in Russian Orthodox themes, exploring the intersections of faith, society, and the human condition. The story unfolds around a...

A new collection of the renowned Russian writer's best short work, including a masterful translation of the famous title story.Nikolai Leskov is the strangest of the great Russian writers of the nineteenth...

Nikolai Leskov's "The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" is a masterfully crafted novella that delves into the turbulent psychological landscape of desire, power, and moral corruption. Set in rural...

Five great stories from one of the most quintessentially Russian of writers, Nikolai Leskov.In the best of Leskov's stories, as in almost no others apart from those of Gogol, we can hear the voice of...

Le Paon, c'est Pavline, un ancien serf qui a racheté au prix fort sa liberté. Devenu majordome au service de la propriétaire d'un immeuble divisé en appartements, dans le Moscou de la fin du XIXe, il...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of feminist masterpieces - from fictional protagonists who influenced generations of young women to the real heroines of the past, their life...

The Essential Feminist Collection – 60 Powerful Classics in One Volume is a formidable anthology that explores the intricate and evolving landscape of feminist literature. It spans an impressive array...

The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume presents a rich tapestry of literary innovation, drawing from centuries of sharp intellect and bold narratives that challenged societal norms. This anthology...

The Essential Feminist Collection 'Äì 60 Powerful Classics in One Volume is a groundbreaking anthology that spans diverse genres, cultural landscapes, and historic epochs. This collection enriches the...

The Essential Feminist Classics is an expansive anthology that delves into the myriad expressions of feminist thought and literature spanning centuries. The collection brings together a diverse array...

The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume is an indispensable collection that explores the dynamic and evolving landscape of feminist thought throughout history. Encompassing a vast array of literary...