Nikolai Leskov is called the founder of the Russian tale - in this regard, the writer stood on a par with Nikolai Gogol. The author became famous as a publicist with a sharp pen that exposes the vices of society. And later he surprised his colleagues with his knowledge of the psychology, manners and customs of the people of his native country. The book includes: Rogue stinging musk ox Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District Warrior Milking cat and Platonida The life of a woman Waster nowhere Islanders Old years in the village of Plodomasovo Mysterious person Laughter and sorrow Cathedral Sealed angel The Enchanted Wanderer seedy kind Family chronicle of the princes Protozanov Peacock Childhood On the edge of the world Iron will Sovereign Court Shameless unbaptized pop Odnodum Sheramur hall Cadet Monastery Adding to the story About the Cadet Monastery non-lethal golovan Trivia of Bishop's Life Bishop's detours Diocesan Court Russian secret marriage White Eagle Lefty and others