2 Quotes & Sayings By Nikolai Leskov

Nikolai Leskov (Николай Лесков; May 7, 1831 – January 12, 1896) was a Russian novelist and short story writer. He is considered as one of the founders of the modern Russian prose. His works include such classics as The Cherry Orchard (Пепельница), The House of the Dead (Дом животных), A Nobleman's Cloak (Лентяя) and The Tale of the Princess-Bride (Женский портрет).