"Letters (1832-1856)" is a collection of letters of the outstanding Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko, which covers the period from 1832 to 1856. In these letters, the author talks about his life, work, communication with outstanding personalities of that time, such as Mikhail Gogol, Alexander Pushkin, etc. The writer's messages reflect his views on political and social issues, his suffering for a free and independent Ukraine. This collection is a valuable document of Ukrainian literary heritage and allows one to better understand and feel the genius of the poet, his worries and dreams.