The Book of Creation. A. Zhukovsky in the receptive consciousness of Russian literature of the first half of the twentieth century", written by a team of authors edited by E. E. Anisimova is a deep and multifaceted study devoted to one of the most significant poets and translators of Russia - Vasily Andreevich Zhukovsky. This work will be a real find for all those who are interested in Russian literature, its history and cultural transformations that occurred in the 20th century. The focus of the book is the unique perception of Zhukovsky’s creativity, which was formed in the minds of writers and readers of the first half of the 20th century. The author's team explores how Zhukovsky's poetry and prose influenced the formation of the literary process, as well as the perception and interpretation of his works in the context of time. Readers will be able to see how Zhukovsky’s legacy became the basis for further literary experiments, how it echoed the ideas and styles of such masters as Akhmatova, Mayakovsky and Brodsky. The book will be of interest to both students and graduate students studying Russian literature, and to a wider range of readers - from poetry lovers to professional literary scholars. It is suitable for those who are looking for a deep understanding of literary traditions and their evolution, as well as for those who want to understand the complex relationships between authors and their works. If you are interested in the topics of reception, intertextuality and cultural memory, this edition will become a real treasure for you. The topics raised in the book cover a wide range of issues: from the influence of romanticism on the work of Zhukovsky to his role in the formation of Russian poetry and prose of the 20th century. The authors consider how Zhukovsky, being one of the first Russian romantics, created a unique poetic language that continues to influence subsequent generations of writers. An important part of the study is the analysis of how his work was perceived and interpreted in different historical periods, which allows the reader to see the dynamics of the literary process and its relationship with social changes. The style of the authors is distinguished by scientific rigor, but at the same time they skillfully use an accessible and fascinating language, which makes reading not only informative, but also pleasant. The book contains extensive quotations from the works of Zhukovsky and his contemporaries, which allows a deeper understanding of the context and atmosphere of time. This study not only enriches knowledge about Zhukovsky, but also opens up new horizons for understanding Russian literature as a whole. If you are interested in such works as “Poetry of Russian Romanticism” or “Classics of Russian Literature: from Pushkin to Brodsky”, the book by Anisimova and her colleagues will become an important addition to your library. It will help you not only to better understand the work of Zhukovsky, but also to deepen your knowledge of the literary processes that took place in Russia in the first half of the 20th century. Thus, "Creativity B. A. Zhukovsky in the receptive consciousness of Russian literature of the first half of the twentieth century "is not just a book, but a whole world in which the reader plunges with his head, discovering new meanings and interpretations. This work will become an indispensable assistant for all who seek to understand not only the work of Zhukovsky, but also the entire complex and multilayered fabric of Russian literature.