Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk And Other Stories

Name: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk And Other Stories
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141396743
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By Nikolai Leskov

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Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk And Other Stories by Nikolai Leskov showcases a series of short stories that explore the complexities of human nature and social injustices in 19th-century Russia. The titular story follows Katerina Izmailova, whose life spirals into darkness and moral ambiguity amidst the constraints of a stifling provincial existence. Leskov's writing is marked by vivid character portraits and keen social observation.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're drawn to vivid storytelling that captures the complexities of Russian life, showcases rich, atmospheric settings, and explores the darker aspects of human nature. Leskov's characters are compelling and multi-dimensional, often caught in moral dilemmas that offer deep psychological insights. If you appreciate stories with an intense emotional undercurrent and nuanced social commentary, this might be the perfect choice for you.

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk And Other Stories

An outsider by birth and instinct, the author was one of the most undeservedly neglected figures in Russian literature. He combined a profoundly religious spirit with a fascination for crime, an occasionally lurid imagination and a great love for the Russian vernacular. This volume includes a collection of his stories.

This volume contains five of his greatest short stories, including the matchless masterpiece Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, the tale of a passionate young woman who finds liberation from her stifling marriage in adultery, casual violence and cold-blooded murder.

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A Russian heir to Charles Dickens, Leskov is one of the great, underrated voices of nineteenth-century Russia.

An outsider from the literary establishment of his day, Nikolai Leskov is one of the most unique voices of nineteenth-century Russia, combining a profound religious spirit with a fascination for idiosyncratic characters, lurid crimes, comic absurdity and the joy of pure story.

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Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Other Stories by Nikolai Leskov receives praise for its vivid storytelling and darkly compelling characters. Many reviewers appreciate Leskov's ability to blend humour with tragedy, creating a rich narrative tapestry that captivates readers. The collection is particularly noted for its exploration of Russian society and the complexities of human nature, offering a timeless insight into the human condition.

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ISBN: 9780141396743

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by David McDuff
Translated by David McDuff

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 325g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Nikolai Semyonovich Leskov was born in 1831 in Gorokhovo, Oryol Province and was orphaned early. In 1860 he became a journalist and moved to Petersburg where he published his first story. He subsequently wrote a number of folk legends and Christmas tales, along with a few anti-nihilistic novels which resulted in isolation from the literary circles of his day. He died in 1895. David McDuff is a translator of Russian and Nordic literature. His translations of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Russian prose classics (including works by Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Bely and Babel) are published by Penguin.

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