The Steel Flea

In "The Steel Flea," Nikolai Leskov presents a masterful blend of folklore and realism, weaving a captivating narrative around the eccentric tale of a gifted Russian craftsman who conceives an extraordinary contraption: a steel flea that can leap a remarkable distance. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the prose is imbued with vivid imagery and robust characterizations, reflecting L...