In Russian. Short description: Leskov N.S., Levsha. Tale of the Tula Blacksmith Levsha and the Steel Flea, Moscow, 1955. A tale of how Russian craftsmen outperformed the English and a skilled folk craftsman discovered but couldn't convey an important military secret to the Tsar. Leskov's most famous work, it's a triumph of his linguistic play and a part of the national myth. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUMS001825