Nikolai Leskov, a distinguished figure in Russian literature, was born on February 16, 1831, in Gorokhovo, Oryol Province, Russian Empire. His narrative prowess is often encapsulated in the work 'The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District' (1865), a novella dramatizing the tragic tale of a forceful woman trapped by social strata; it stands as a testament to his intricate grasp of human nature and societal confines. Leskov's literary style is celebrated for its idiosyncratic use of language and ingenious storytelling, often weaving folklore with contemporary themes. His works frequently delve into the lives of the Russian people, their folklore, and the conflicts between the old Russian patriarchal culture and the rising merchant class. Leskov's characters are well-rounded and complex, often caught in moral dilemmas that encapsulate the strife between personal desires and societal expectations. Though not initially recognized to the extent of his contemporaries like Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Leskov's later recognition posthumously accorded him a unique place as a skilled stylist and an ethnographer of Russian life through fiction. Leskov's contribution to Russian literature was such that his talent was acknowledged through the praise of literary figures like Walter Benjamin, who cited his 'The Storyteller' in the eponymous essay, emphasizing Leskov's role in the oral tradition of storytelling. His works continue to be appreciated for their rich narrative layers and insightful commentary on the human condition.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Übersetzer | Alfred Edward Chamot |
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen | |
Schlagworte | 19th century literature • 19th-century Russia • adultery • Complex societal constructs • Crime and punishment themes • Dostoyevsky • Fatemarked • female protagonist • Frankenstein • Gothic fiction • historical fiction • historical fiction russia • Leo Tolstoy • literary adaptations • literary classics • Master storyteller • Nikolai Leskov novels • Powerful female characters • Proto-Feminist Themes • psychological depth • psychological drama • Russian Literature • Shakespeare • Social commentary • Stephen King • The girl who lived • The Missing Sister • The Sound of Rain • Wall of Silence |
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