This book, titled The Ordinary Course of Literature - Volume 21, is a significant work by the French writer and poet Alphonse de Lamartine. In his manner, the author offers the reader his reflections on the literature of different eras and directions, thanks to which the reader gets the opportunity to better understand and appreciate the role of words, poetry and prose in society. "Ordinary course of literature" helps to discover new works and authors, enriches the worldview and promotes the development of the reader's critical thinking. This book not only deepens knowledge of world literature, but also inspires self-development and own literary experiments.