"Bachelor" is a cult and profound novel by the Ukrainian writer Mykola Khvylovy, which is deservedly considered one of the masterpieces of world literature. The book tells about the search for truth, self-determination and the struggle for one's own self. The main character, a young intellectual, is trying to find his place in society, while at the same time feeling like a stranger among those around him. Through interesting dialogues, philosophical reflections and unexpected turns of the plot, the author reveals the deep psychological conflicts of the hero and his internal contradictions. "Bachelor" is a work that leaves the reader with many questions and makes one think about the meaning of life and one's own vocation.