"The Curse: A Tragedy in Seven Pictures" by Leonid Andreev is an outstanding work that was published in 1909. The author, based on his own experience, recreates a deep psychological portrait of the main characters in the harsh atmosphere of the Russian peasantry. The book is noted for its harsh criticism of society and religion, emphasizing the inner contradictions and inspirations of the human soul. Readers will have the opportunity to delve into the world of internal conflicts, moral dilemmas and philosophical reflections through expressive images and shocking events unfolding on the pages of this drama.