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The Steel Flea
by N. S. Leskov
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Yes — read The Steel Flea by N. S. Leskov in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 22 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Amidst a rivalry between Russian and English gunsmiths, a proud craftsman seeks to prove his homeland's superiority through an ingenious creation—a tiny mechanical marvel that holds the secret to military triumph and national pride.
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Contents
22 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
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