"The Legacy of Cain. The Testament. Basil Hymen. Paradise on the Dniester" is a literary masterpiece by the outstanding Austrian writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. This book is full of philosophical considerations, stylized as an ancient Greek epic and written in an unusual style for its time. The author touches on the issues of suffering and power in a special way, considering them through the prism of mythology and modernity. The novel takes place on the banks of the Dniester River, which becomes a symbol of the multidimensionality and mystery of life. "The Legacy of Cain. The Testament. Basil Hymen. Paradise on the Dniester" is a book that will leave an unforgettable mark in the hearts of its readers and provoke them to think about the eternal themes of being and existence.