"Pitma" is a tragic novel by Leonid Andriyev, which throws the reader into the world of moral dramas, psychological conflicts and philosophical reflections. The protagonist finds himself surrounded by uncertainty and hopelessness, where reality and dream, good and evil, light and darkness mix. The author successfully combines mysticism with realism to reveal the inner world of a person in conditions of psychological stress. Readers interested in deep philosophical musings will look forward to delving into the atmosphere of chaotic darkness that this book offers.