"The growth of the soul" is a novel by the famous Swedish writer August Strindberg, which tells the story of the life and spiritual development of the main character. With the help of internal monologue and images, the author reproduces the inner world of the character, his struggle with himself, the development of moral values and spiritual growth. "The growth of the soul" is not only a novel about inner search and self-discovery, but also about self-knowledge in life situations that require choosing and defining one's own path.