Nikolai Leskov

Russian novelist and playwright

Nikolai Leskov was a Russian novelist and playwright known for his insightful and often humorous portrayals of human nature. Born in 1831 in Orel, Russia, Leskov was the son of a clergyman and was educated at the University of Moscow. He began his writing career in the 1850s, producing works of fiction and non-fiction that were widely praised for their wit and insight. Leskov's writing often explored themes of social...