Presents newly translated verions of seventeen of Leskov's short stories, inspired by oral storytelling traditions, that range from the fantastical to the satirical to the tragic.
The lady Macbeth of Mtsensk -- The sealed angel -- The enchanted wanderer -- Singlemind -- The devil-chase -- Deathless golovan -- The white eagle -- A flaming patriot -- Lefty -- The spirit of Madame de Genlis -- The toupee artist -- The voice of nature -- A little mistake -- The pearl necklace -- The spook -- The man on watch -- A robbery.