"El crítico" is a philosophical and moral work of the famous Spanish writer Baltasar Gracia y Morales, known for its deep psychological insight and sophisticated wisdom. This book is a real masterpiece of baroque literature, which consists of two volumes. In the first volume, Gracian considers several aspects of human life at once: social, love, religious and others, describing them through the prism of his own worldview and experience. The book "El Kritikon" became a classic of world literature thanks to its deep philosophical basis and refined writing style, in which the writer skillfully combines wise consideration with literary skill.