For what reason were some of Leskov's works banned?
Satirizing the Russian Orthodox Church
Controversial political content
Strong language
Sexually explicit content
Answer
Some of Nikolai Leskov's works were banned for satirizing the Russian Orthodox Church. Leskov was a religious man, but he was critical of the Church's power and corruption. His satirical stories often depicted the clergy as greedy, hypocritical, and ignorant. Leskov's works were often banned because they were seen as a threat to the Church's authority.
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