"Le IIme livre des masques" is a collection of essays by the French writer Remy de Gourmont. In this book, the author opens the world of art and literature to the reader through the prism of masks, which he considers as symbols of the inner life of creators. Remy de Gourmont breathes life into cultural figures and author images, revealing their essence and mystery through irony and allegory. The reader travels through ages and countries, exploring a variety of images that open up new depths of understanding of art. "Le IIme livre des masques" is a book that encourages the reader to think about how art affects our feelings and thoughts, as well as what secrets are hidden behind ordinary images and symbols.