"In the novel "In the native city", the writer Mykhailo Kotsyubynskyi recreated the atmosphere of a small Ukrainian town at the end of the 19th century. The author depicts the life of local residents, their everyday joys and sorrows, and dramatic events intertwined with the history of Ukraine. The main character of the work is a boy who returns to his native land after studying in Kyiv, and he has to face troubles and trials. Kotsyubynskyi reproduces the flavor of the Ukrainian village, revealing its inner contradictions and unchanging tragic beginnings. This book is a vivid example of Ukrainian literature that will touch the heart of every reader who seeks to understand it better one's origin and culture."