"Draft essays for chapters of the novel, written in 1929-1931." - is a collection of works by the outstanding Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kulish, created during his creative maturity. In these essays, the author depicted the inner world of the characters, their feelings, emotions and reality. Kulish successfully combined realism with symbolism, revealing complex psychological portraits of the characters. Each essay is a separate story that leaves a deep mark in the heart of the reader. Thanks to the skillful use of language and expressiveness of images, this collection has turned into a real masterpiece of Ukrainian literature.