The Steel Flea
The Steel Flea by Nikolay Leskov, published by Penguin Books in 2015, is a humorous tale that showcases the author’s unique storytelling style. This UK edition spans 64 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds as an uproarious and alcohol-soaked shaggy-dog story, reflecting Leskov’s mastery of comic literature.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of humor and absurdity as the story progresses. The Steel Flea is part of the Little Black Classics series, which celebrates a diverse range of literary works from around the globe. This edition invites readers to explore themes of fiction and humor, offering a glimpse into the wit and creativity of one of Russia’s notable literary figures.
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‘He gave orders that they were not to get any hot glum pudding in flames, for fear the spirits in their innards might catch fire’
The Steel Flea is an uproarious and alcohol-soaked shaggy-dog story from one of Russia’s great comic masters.
Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin’s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.
Nikolay Leskov (1831-1895). Leskov’s works are available in Penguin Classics in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Other Stories and Russian Short Stories from Pushkin to Buida.
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