"Two stories" is a collection of the famous Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, which consists of two literary masterpieces: "A Boy with a Book" and "A Zaporozhet across the Danube". The first story tells the story of a young man who discovers the magical world of books and knowledge, thereby enriching his life. "Zaporozhets by the Danube" tells about a faithful Cossack comrade who shows a high degree of self-sacrifice and devotion to his fellow Zaporozhians. These works impress with their depth of moral spirit, loyalty to national traditions and belief in justice. Ivan Franko skillfully reproduces the images of the Ukrainian peasant and the Cossack, touching them with raw and sincere soul. "Two stories" are not only literary masterpieces, but also a unique sketch of the life of the Ukrainian people with its eternal values.