The book "PSS. Volume 47. Diaries and notebooks, 1854-1857" is one of the parts of the editions of "Complete collection of works" by M. Gogol - an outstanding Ukrainian writer who became famous for his works in Russian and Ukrainian literature. This book contains diaries and notebooks belonging to the writer in the period from 1854 to 1857. The reader will be able to penetrate the thoughts and feelings of Gogol himself, because these records are a kind of chronicle of his emotions, observations and feelings during this period of his life. The author frankly shares his thoughts about literary creativity, social events, people he met, and his own attitude to the world around him. "PSS. Volume 47. Diaries and notebooks, 1854-1857" will help the reader to better understand the inner world of the great writer, as well as the cultural and historical context of that time. The book is an important source for those interested in the work and personality of Mykola Gogol.