"Flower at the Foot" is a novel by Ivan Bagryany, in which the author recreates the tragedy of the war through the prism of the feelings and fate of the main character Oleksa Dydynets. The book tells about the life path of a young officer who falls into the vortex of civilizational conflict, losing his naivety and witnessing terrible events. The literary canvas is understood by the reader through the prism of heroes and infamous metaphors, which make us think about our own position in the world and the values that each of us carries in our hearts. "A flower under the foot" is not only a story about war, but also a metaphor for unceasing hope and powerful faith in the human power to overcome circumstances.