Collection of works in 10 volumes . Volume 5. Manuscript found in the bath. High Castle . Mask" is a unique collection of works by one of the most outstanding science fiction writers of the 20th century, Stanislav Lem. This volume includes three significant works, each of which opens new horizons of thought and imagination, plunging the reader into worlds where reality and fiction intertwine in the most unexpected way. "The manuscript found in the bath" is not just a story, but a real philosophical parable, in which Lem raises questions about the nature of creativity, the meaning of life and existence. The main character finds a mysterious manuscript, and with each new reading, he plunges into a world where the boundaries between the author and the reader are erased. This work makes us think about what art is and how it affects our perception of reality. Readers interested in literature and art will find in this work many topics for reflection and discussion. The High Castle is a more complex and multi-layered story in which Lem explores alternative realities and social constructs. Here we are faced with a world where historical events develop in a different scenario, and this creates a unique platform for analyzing human nature and society. Readers interested in history and sociology will find in this work many parallels with modernity and deep philosophical reflections on freedom, power and responsibility. A “mask” is a work that touches on themes of identity and self-perception. Lem masterfully plays with the concept of masks that we wear in society and how they shape our self. This work will be interesting to those who are looking for answers to questions about their place in the world and how social norms affect the individual. The book will be of interest to a wide audience: from young people seeking to understand complex philosophical concepts, to more mature readers who are looking for deep reflections on life and art. Fans of science fiction, philosophy and literature in general will find in this collection not only fascinating stories, but also rich grounds for reflection. Stanisaw Lem, as an author, is known for his unique style, which combines scientific precision and poetic expressiveness. His other well-known works, such as Solaris and Man on the Edge of Time, also explore complex topics, forcing the reader to think about the place of man in the universe. Lem skillfully uses elements of science fiction to ask important questions about the future, technology, and human nature. Volume 5 of Collected Writings is not just a collection of short stories, but an entire universe worth diving into. Each work in this volume is a separate world, full of mysteries and deep reflections. If you are looking for literature that not only entertains, but also makes you think, then this volume will be a real find for you. Do not miss the opportunity to discover the wealth of thought and imagination of Stanislav Lem, who continues to inspire readers around the world.