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Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District

Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District

By: Nikolai Leskov
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 In the isolated town of Mzinsk, Katerina finds solace from her mundane existence in a passionate affair with Sergei. Yet, as their love deepens, so too does their descent into darkness, leading to a series of shocking murders. Nikolai Leskovs compelling novella, first published in Russian in 1865, draws inspiration from Shakespeares Lady Macbeth, but Katerinas fate takes a strikingly different turn. - Summary by Phil BensonCopyright Fiction Classics Drama & Plays World
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  • 015 - Chapter XV

    015 - Chapter XV
    Feb 20 2026
    In the isolated town of Mzinsk, Katerina finds solace from her mundane existence in a passionate affair with Sergei. Yet, as their love deepens, so too does their descent into darkness, leading to a series of shocking murders. Nikolai Leskovs compelling novella, first published in Russian in 1865, draws inspiration from Shakespeares Lady Macbeth, but Katerinas fate takes a strikingly different turn. - Summary by Phil Benson
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