"Chronicles of a Long Childhood" is a literary masterpiece by the Ukrainian writer Oleksandr Dovzhenko, in which the author recreated the landscapes of his native forest with unparalleled skill and put his own childhood memories and impressions into the lines. This book is a touching story about the joy and difficulty of childhood, about first impressions and the atmosphere of a fairy tale that accompanies the main character throughout his life. The author depicts a unique internal worldview picture of his time, successfully combining realistic and symbolic elements. "Chronicles of a long childhood" is a book that leaves a mark in the heart of everyone who openly feels the colors and smells of the native land.