The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District

Nikolai Leskov's 'The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District' is a literary masterpiece that delves into the dark and twisted world of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage. Set in the rural Russian landscape, the novel explores themes of passion, betrayal, and ultimately, murder. Leskov's writing style is stark and vivid, with a keen eye for detail that brings the characters and setting to life. T...