The book “Youth of a Hundred Years” edited by Valery Bondarenko is a fascinating and in-depth study that immerses the reader in the world of youth as it is depicted in the literature of the 20th century. This is not just a collection of texts, but a real literary odyssey in which the destinies, dreams and aspirations of young people are intertwined, reflected in the works of great authors. Each of us, regardless of age, can find in these pages something close and familiar that will make you think about your youth and how it shaped us. The book covers a wide range of topics related to youth culture, its problems and hopes. The reader will find here vivid images created by such masters of the word as Anna Akhmatova, Boris Pasternak, Mikhail Bulgakov and many others. Each author interprets youth in his own way, showing it as a time of bold decisions, searching for himself and, at times, deep disappointments. In this context, Bondarenko and his team explore how literary heroes reflect the realities of their time, and how these realities, in turn, shape characters and destinies. The book will be of interest to both young people and a more adult audience who want to understand what drives young people today and how it resonates with what has happened in the past. Students, teachers, literature lovers and just curious readers will find in it a lot of topics for reflection and discussion. This work will be an excellent addition to the literature training courses, as well as a source of inspiration for those who are looking for answers to eternal questions about the meaning of life, love and friendship. The topics raised in the book concern not only personal experiences, but also social changes that have occurred in society throughout the 20th century. How Young People Reacted to War , the Revolution , cultural revolutions and changes in public consciousness? How did literature reflect these changes and help young people cope with the challenges of the times? These questions become the basis for deep reflection and analysis, What makes this book so valuable to you? CM Who is interested not only in literature , but also history, Sociology and Cultural Studies . The style of Valery Bondarenko and his team is distinguished by brightness and accessibility. They know how to make complex ideas understandable and fascinating, which makes reading not only informative, but also pleasant. The book is illustrated with original drawings of the author, which add a visual component to the text and help to better understand the atmosphere of the works. These illustrations become a kind of bridge between the text and the reader, creating a unique atmosphere of immersion in the world of youth. If you are looking for books about youth, literature of the 20th century, or just want to spend time with a fascinating and deep text, “Youth of a hundred years” will be a real find for you. This work not only enriches knowledge about literature, but also makes you think about how youth, despite the time and circumstances, remains an eternal topic relevant to each generation. Do not miss the opportunity to discover a world in which fates, dreams and hopes intersect - a world that will always be relevant, regardless of time and place.