Lefty
9.99 €
In stock
Lefty
9.99 €
One of N.S. Leskov's most poignant works, combining folkloric form with sharp satire. Beneath the superficial simplicity lies the profound drama of a national genius that remains unclaimed. A new addition to the "Eternal Stories. Young Adult" series. The collection also includes "The Sealed Angel," "The Toupee Artist," and "The Man on Watch."
The story of how a brilliant self-taught gunsmith from Tula shoed an overseas flea—a marvel of engineering—but no one appreciated his work. The authorities' indifference leads to a tragic ending. "Why are we ruining something we could be proud of?"—the author invites readers to find the answer for themselves.
A bitter reflection on the fate of talent in Russia. The contrast between recognition abroad and oblivion at home underscores the main idea.
Leskov masterfully conveys folk speech: lively, rich with proverbs and sayings—as if retelling a story he'd heard. And through the character of Lefty, he reveals the traits of the Russian character: hard work, patience, ingenuity, and modesty. The work touches on such important themes as the value of talent, love for one's people and patriotism, social injustice, the indifference of the authorities, and the clash of two worlds—that of the bureaucracy and that of the common people. The plot remains relevant to this day.
The story of how a brilliant self-taught gunsmith from Tula shoed an overseas flea—a marvel of engineering—but no one appreciated his work. The authorities' indifference leads to a tragic ending. "Why are we ruining something we could be proud of?"—the author invites readers to find the answer for themselves.
A bitter reflection on the fate of talent in Russia. The contrast between recognition abroad and oblivion at home underscores the main idea.
Leskov masterfully conveys folk speech: lively, rich with proverbs and sayings—as if retelling a story he'd heard. And through the character of Lefty, he reveals the traits of the Russian character: hard work, patience, ingenuity, and modesty. The work touches on such important themes as the value of talent, love for one's people and patriotism, social injustice, the indifference of the authorities, and the clash of two worlds—that of the bureaucracy and that of the common people. The plot remains relevant to this day.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Timeless Stories. Young Adult