V. G. Korolenko, a famous Russian writer, publicist and public figure, deeply explored the human soul in his literary works. The concept of justice was the main thing for the writer, and his life’s path became the path of a truth-seeker and peacemaker who does not close his eyes to the grief of others. All his heroes - peasants or nobles, pilgrims or vagabonds, prisoners or their guards - seek justice, overcome themselves, struggle with weaknesses, sinful despondency and selfishness (“The Blind Musician”), try to survive in difficult conditions among strangers (“Dream”) Makara"). The collection includes the most striking works of V. G. Korolenko of the pre-revolutionary years.