Nikolai Semenovich Leskov’s works “Lefty” (his tale) and “The Sentimental Artist” (his story) are presented for your attention.
Nikolai Leskov entered literature as the greatest connoisseur of the people’s spiritual and everyday life. He was a brilliant writer who imitated the language of the eighteenth century, loved a colorful style, and knew how to write both exquisitely and simply.