The book "Lily of Chilhowie 1911" by the famous American writer Charles Egbert Craddock is an unusual novel that impresses with its uniqueness and depth. The story unfolds in the atmosphere of the picturesque town of Chilhovi, where the main character, a young girl named Lilia, is forced to face the difficulties of life and the search for self-identity. The author successfully combined elements of psychological realism and lyrical prose in this book, which makes reading it interesting and exciting. "Lilia from Chilkhovy 1911" is not only a story about the inner world of the main character, but also an impressive reflection of the socio-cultural context of the beginning of the 20th century.