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Uniform Title: Levsha. English
Title: The Steel Flea
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Cross-eyed_Lefty_from_Tula_and_the_Steel_Flea
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Summary: "The Steel Flea" by N. S. Leskov is a legend that falls under the category of a fictional tale, likely written in the late 19th century. The story showcases Russian pride, particularly among artisans in the Arms Guild, and revolves around a competition between Russian and English craftsmen, exploring themes of ingenuity and cultural identity." The tale follows Emperor Alexander I of Russia, who, during a trip to England, becomes enamored with an exquisite steel flea crafted by English artisans. Accompanied by his Don Cossack, Platoff, the Emperor is determined to uphold Russian craftsmanship and, upon returning to Russia, enlists the help of Tula's skilled gunsmiths to create something even more remarkable. The artisans, led by a peculiar left-handed man, devise a plan so secretive that they only reveal their final creation when Platoff returns to collect it. Ultimately, they present a marvel: a tiny flea shod with miniature shoes, signifying their unmatched skills. The story concludes with the left-handed man embarking on a journey to England to demonstrate this impressive feat, juxtaposing the values of craftsmanship and personal integrity against the backdrop of international competition and cultural pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Leskov, N. S. (Nikolai Semenovich), 1831-1895
Translator: Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928
EBook No.: 61172
Published: Jan 14, 2020
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Fiction
Subject: Fleas -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Levsha. English
Title: The Steel Flea
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Cross-eyed_Lefty_from_Tula_and_the_Steel_Flea
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Steel Flea" by N. S. Leskov is a legend that falls under the category of a fictional tale, likely written in the late 19th century. The story showcases Russian pride, particularly among artisans in the Arms Guild, and revolves around a competition between Russian and English craftsmen, exploring themes of ingenuity and cultural identity." The tale follows Emperor Alexander I of Russia, who, during a trip to England, becomes enamored with an exquisite steel flea crafted by English artisans. Accompanied by his Don Cossack, Platoff, the Emperor is determined to uphold Russian craftsmanship and, upon returning to Russia, enlists the help of Tula's skilled gunsmiths to create something even more remarkable. The artisans, led by a peculiar left-handed man, devise a plan so secretive that they only reveal their final creation when Platoff returns to collect it. Ultimately, they present a marvel: a tiny flea shod with miniature shoes, signifying their unmatched skills. The story concludes with the left-handed man embarking on a journey to England to demonstrate this impressive feat, juxtaposing the values of craftsmanship and personal integrity against the backdrop of international competition and cultural pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Leskov, N. S. (Nikolai Semenovich), 1831-1895
Translator: Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928
EBook No.: 61172
Published: Jan 14, 2020
Downloads: 145
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Fiction
Subject: Fleas -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.