Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk And Other Storie

Praised by Chekhov as his favorite writer Nikolai Leskov occupies a unique place in Russian literature. His original stories often seem like folk-tales their larger-than-life characters including soldiers Tsars priests and gypsies. Leskov's storytelling simple in its style combines a deep religious spirit with comic absurdity.The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District Leskov's best-known work is a realist account of a young woman who escapes from her loveless marriage through adultery leading to violence and murder. This audiobook collection of six stories also includes The Sealed Angel The Steel Flea The Toupée Artist The Sentry and On the Edge of the World.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.