"The theory of the novel: a historical-philosophical attempt to study the forms of the great epic" is an influential work of the famous Hungarian philosopher and literary critic Günter Lukács. In this book, the author examines the role of the novel as a literary genre in the development of European culture. He reveals the philosophical aspects of the novel, discusses its main forms and structures, as well as its influence on society and history. Lukács analyzes the development of the novel in a historical context, noting changes in the perception of the world and human destiny through the prism of literary works. It provides the reader with a deep understanding of the essence of the novel as a genre that reflects the complexity and diversity of human life. This book has become a classic source for understanding the essence and role of the novel in the modern world, as well as for studying the relationship between literature, philosophy and history. It helps the reader to better understand the essence and value of the novel as an artistic form that reflects the deep philosophical and aesthetic aspects of human existence."