Charles Dudley Warner's "Modern Prose" is a collection of short stories depicting American life in the second half of the 19th century. The author successfully combines social issues with acute moral dilemmas of the characters. Each story in this collection is an apt reflection of the atmosphere and spirit of that time. Warner skillfully reveals the characters of his characters and leaves the reader thinking about many aspects of human life. "Modern prose" is not only knowledge of the past, but also eternal questions that remain relevant even in our time.