The book "Volume 9 (The end of the XIV - the first half of the XVI century, the rise of the public importance of literature)" examines the key milestones of the literary process in the Ukrainian space at the end of the XIV century and during the first half of the XVI century. The authors offer readers a deep immersion in the atmosphere of this period, when literature gained more and more public importance and became an important element of the cultural and spiritual life of the nation. The work of outstanding poets and writers of that time, their ideas, concepts, and contribution to the development of Ukrainian literature is considered in detail in the book. The key trends and directions of development of literary art of that time are highlighted. In addition, the book also describes in detail socio-cultural conditions and events that influenced the formation of literary currents in the relevant historical period. Volume 9 is a valuable resource for those interested in Ukrainian literature, culture, and history. It helps to better understand and evaluate the contribution of writers of past eras to the formation of the national literary heritage.