"Worker Emelyan and the Empty Drum" is a fairy tale-parable by the famous Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka. This fairy tale helps us understand the importance of work, self-improvement and the need to be true to ourselves. The main character, hardworking blacksmith Emelyan, strives to improve his skill, putting his soul into his work. He meets a talentless drummer, who turns out to be a symbol of carelessness and lack of diligence in work. Through a fairy-tale adventure, the author tries to show the reader that it is important to live according to one's own principles, to strive for self-improvement and to give the best in one's work. The book "Worker Emelyan and the Empty Drum" will leave many positive thoughts and wise conclusions about life.