Stories and Tales

The collection by N. S. Leskov – a unique writer and creator of a distinctive tale style – includes stories and tales whose heroes form a peculiar "gallery" of Russian righteous individuals. Addressing the genre of Christmas tales ("Pearl Necklace", "The Unchangeable Ruble", etc.) or the history of the early centuries of Christianity ("The Lion of Elder Gerasim"), the author leads his characters on the path of true love. As stated by the hero of the tale "The Sealed Angel", "the angel lives in the soul, but is sealed, and love will free him." Leskov's works reveal to the reader how, by overcoming severe trials, people attain the true meaning of life.