"The Master" is an exciting book by the Irish writer Colm Tóibín, based on real events. In this novel, the author recreates the last years of the life of the great American writer Henry James, who lived in Europe at the end of the 19th century. A former soldier and publicist, James is a "master" not only in the world of literature, but also in solving complex moral dilemmas. "Master" Toibin offers the reader a deep intellectual journey into the world of creativity, relationships and self-identification. It reveals the genius of Henry James through the prism of his internal contradictions and everyday problems, and also aptly emphasizes his exceptional role in the literary world. "Master" can be considered not only Henry James, but also the writer Colm Toibin himself for his ability to reproduce the feelings, emotions and thoughts of a great man of letters.