"The Death of a Lion" is a short story by the famous English writer Henry James, which tells about the life and work of a secular journalist who is faced with the problem of identity and self-support in the world of literature. The author skillfully recreates the main character's internal conflicts, studying his desire for fame and revealing his own "true self". Readers will find in this short story not only an interesting plot, but also deep philosophical reflections on the nature of talent, sacrifice and the realities of the literary world. "Death of a Lion" is a work that will leave behind many questions and provoke readers to their own thoughts about true value and art.