Project Gutenberg 2016-01-13 Public domain in the USA. 155 Leskov, N. S. (Nikolai Semenovich) 1831 1895 Leskov, Nikolaj Leskow, Nikolai Leskow, Nikolaus Лесков, Н. С. (Николай Семенович) Stebnitskii, M. Stebnitsky, M. Lyeskoff, Nikolai Semyonovitch Eliasberg, Alexander 1878 1924 Эліасберг, Александр Der versiegelte Engel, und andere Geschichten Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sealed_Angel Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_versiegelte_Engel Der versiegelte Engel -- Die Epopöe von Wischnewskij und seiner Sippe -- Der Toupetkünstler -- Anläßlich der Kreutzersonate. Produced by Jens Sadowski "Der versiegelte Engel, und andere Geschichten" by N. S. Leskov is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work delves into Russian life and culture, particularly focusing on themes of faith, identity, and the societal dynamics among different groups. The opening tale, "Der versiegelte Engel," introduces characters from various backgrounds who gather at a remote inn during a harsh winter storm, setting the stage for discussions about divine guidance and the experiences of the common folk. The opening sets a vivid scene of a crowded inn in the Russian countryside during Christmas time. Characters include a frustrated innkeeper and a diverse group of travelers, including nobles, merchants, and peasants, who all seek warmth from the brutal weather outside. A conversation unfolds as travelers recount their experiences and knowledge of angels and faith, facilitated by a humble man who begins to share a long story about his life as a builder under various conditions. This opening part hints at deeper explorations of spirituality and the influence of faith on the characters' lives, engaging the reader with a rich tapestry of Russian culture and character interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Russian fiction -- Translations into German PG Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Russian Interest Browsing: Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Russian Literature 404090 2025-06-20T12:50:09.881542 text/html 382107 2024-10-22T23:43:37 text/html 200465 2025-06-20T12:50:16.343529 application/epub+zip 203230 2025-06-20T12:50:11.188495 application/epub+zip 197330 2025-06-20T12:50:10.516503 application/epub+zip 354577 2025-06-20T12:50:20.821534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297676 2025-06-20T12:50:15.671515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292144 2022-09-23T06:59:43.442447 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363303 2023-09-22T07:13:26.953804 text/plain 343570 2024-10-22T23:43:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17390 2025-06-20T12:50:20.995452 application/rdf+xml 18761 2025-06-20T12:50:10.618513 image/jpeg 3639 2025-06-20T12:50:10.568545 image/jpeg 185204 2025-06-20T12:50:09.930560 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia de.wikipedia en.wikipedia