"On the Old Road. Volume 1. A collection of various essays and articles on art and literature" is a publication that deepens our understanding of art and literature through the prism of the famous English writer and critic John Ruskin. In this book, the author shares his thoughts and reflections on how art affects our lives, how literature shapes our views and attitudes to the world around us. "On the old road. Volume 1" is not only a collection of essays and articles, but also a look at the world of art through the lens of a talented critic who offers the reader in-depth analysis and reflection.