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What was Leskov's most influential short story?

  • The Tale of Cross-eyed Lefty from Tula and the Steel Flea

  • Musk-Ox

  • The Life of a Peasant Woman

  • The Extinguished Flame

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Leskov's most influential short story is The Tale of Cross-eyed Lefty from Tula and the Steel Flea. It is a satirical tale that tells the story of a Russian blacksmith who creates a steel flea that can dance. The story is a commentary on Russian society and the Russian people's ingenuity and resourcefulness.
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