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October 20, 2025Literary FactOpen Access

Leskov and Nikolay Solovyov: On the History of the Relationship Between the Writer and the Critic

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The analysis reveals the contentious nature of the relationship between Nikolay Leskov and Nikolay Solovyov, focusing on literary criticism and polemics.
Leskov’s articles in the Literaturnaia biblioteka and Birzhevye Vedomosti reflect his harsh critiques of contemporaneous writers, including Solovyov.
Solovyov's writings, including his open letter and reviews of Leskov’s works, reveal significant differences in literary assessment, particularly regarding Tolstoy.
The study contextualizes Solovyov’s critiques and Leskov’s responses, aiming to shed light on their interactions and contributions to Russian literature.

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This research examines the literary criticism between Nikolay Leskov and Nikolay Solovyov, highlighting their differing views on literature.

Viktor I. Shcherbakov (2025) studied this question.

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This research examines the literary criticism between Nikolay Leskov and Nikolay Solovyov, highlighting their differing views on literature.