Reading Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Other Stories | Alexandria
Read Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Other Stories by Nikolai Leskov. Exposing corruption's depths, Leskov's masterwork illuminates how moral rot spreads through society - not from villains, but through seemingly virtuous people rationalizing small compromises. His radical insight? True evil often wears the mask of righteousness, making his 19th century tales eerily relevant for navigating today's ethical blind spots.