The Left-Handed Craftsman

2 hrs. 17 min.

Classics

Language Russian

Author Nikolai Leskov

Narrators Vladimir Stukalov, Gennady Postrigaylo

Narrator Vladimir Stukalov

Narrator Gennady Postrigaylo

Description

Nikolay Semenovich Leskov fully reflected in his works the life of Russian society of his era— the period of abolishing serfdom, when business activity of the masses was awakening and intellectuals were dividing into various ideological “camps.” The author pays great attention to old Russian life and tradition, seeing the value for the development of a healthy society in the experience accumulated by the people over centuries. The documentary nature of most of his works intertwines with psychological depth, artistic expressiveness, and the vividness of language.

This edition includes selected works by Leskov: “Lefty” in two different audio readings, “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District,” and “The Enchanted Artist.”