"Letters about the theater" is an outstanding work of the Ukrainian writer and playwright Ivan Kotlyarevsky, in which he shares his impressions of visiting theaters and reflects on the art of the actor and the stage. In his letters, the author combines criticism and views on theatrical life at that time with a deep understanding of art. The reader has the opportunity to immerse himself in the atmosphere of the ancient theater, to feel the nuances of the author's literary and witty style. The book "Letters about the Theater" helps to better understand modern art and feel its special magic through the prism of the literary heritage of the great Ukrainian writer.