"Starved Rock" is a novel by the American writer Edgar Lee Masters, which was published in 1919. The book tells about life and relationships between residents of a small American town in the period from the late 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. The author successfully embodied in the work a variety of characters, including ordinary people, family dramas and social conflicts, which reflect a wide range of humanitarian issues. "Starved Rock" is at the same time a historian, an illustration of city life, and a psychological portrait of the characters. Masters successfully conveys to the reader important thoughts about justice, morality and universal human values through the life situations of the characters. This book helps the reader to better understand the socio-cultural processes of that time, as well as to pay due attention to the deep psychological analysis of the characters. "Starved Rock" is a fascinating book that will leave its mark on the hearts and minds of those who have the courage to open its pages.