The Tale Of Cross Eyed Lefty From Tula And The Steel Flea by Nikolai Leskov
The Steel Flea
The narrative is a whimsical Russian folk tale that recounts the story of a tiny, mechanical steel flea crafted by English craftsmen as a gift to the Tsar. The flea is an engineering marvel, able to dance to the Tsar's delight. However, Russian craftsmen are challenged to demonstrate their own skill by making something even more impressive. Lefty, a talented but cross-eyed craftsman from Tula, takes on the task and, with his exceptional craftsmanship, manages to outdo the English by fitting the flea with minuscule horseshoes, showcasing the ingenuity and pride of Russian artisans. The story blends humor, national pride, and a celebration of the underdog's triumph through skill and creativity.
The 2376th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1881
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Words
- 15,000
- Original Language
- Russian
- Alternate Titles
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- The Steel Flea
- Lefty
- The Left-Handed Craftsman
- The Left-Hander
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 59th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)