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sadfireworks

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« on: July 16, 2004, 02:49:15 PM »
Does anyone know Nikolai Leskov's works well? And could even suggest one of his works? I read comparisons about him and Chekhov (whom I like very much), and also that he was able to potray 'all Russia' in his works, something which Gogol wanted to do.
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« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2006, 07:37:40 AM »
Try reading his "The make-up artist".It is a very sad story. "Lady Macbeth of Mtzensk"  is also a very famous story written by him."The enchanted wanderer' is his most famous book.Hope you enjoy them!
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