This edition includes almost all the works of one of the greatest masters of Russian Soviet prose, Vasily Grossman (1905–1964), created by the writer over thirty years of creative activity. The dignity of his prose is the richness and plasticity of the language, the desire for an aphoristically rich word, subtle psychologism , truly high drama of the narration. Contents: STALINGRAD: For a just causeLife and fate NARRATIVES AND STORIESFour days in the city of BerdichevA story about happinessCookCeylon graphiteA story about loveThe roadAbelAt warA few sad daysYoung and old ElkTiergartenOutside the cityFrom the bus windowLittle lifeAutumn stormChicksDogCollapseIn KislovodskIn the big ringF osphorusResidentSistine MadonnaMomAt eternal restA MAN AMONG PEOPLE (about Vasily Grossman)