"Girl and Death" is a penetrating work of Maxim Gorky, which plunges the reader into the depths of the human soul, revealing the complex and contradictory relationship between life and death. This book, despite its brevity, has a powerful emotional power and philosophical richness, making you think about the meaning of existence, how a person faces the inevitability and how he seeks solace in the most difficult moments of life. In the center of the story is the fate of a young girl whose life is intertwined with the dark and mysterious figure of Death. The author masterfully creates an atmosphere in which the boundaries between reality and mysticism are erased, and the reader is on the verge between light and darkness. Gorky uses the vivid imagery and poetics of the language to convey the inner experiences of the heroine, her fears, hopes and despair. In this work, he does not just talk about the encounter with death, but explores the inner world of a person, his attitude to the inevitable, to the care of loved ones and to his own mortality. The book “Girl and Death” is ideal for those who are interested in philosophy, psychology and spiritual search. It will be especially valuable for readers over 16 years old who are looking for deep reflections on life and death in literature, as well as for lovers of classical Russian literature, who appreciate the skill of Maxim Gorky. This story is able to touch the heart of everyone who has faced loss or wondered about the meaning of existence, because it contains a universal truth: even in the darkest times, you can find light and hope. The peculiarity of this work is its special style, peculiar to Gorky, a combination of realism with poetic imagery, which makes the book not only a philosophical reflection, but also an artistic masterpiece. Maxim Gorky, known for his social and psychological novels, in "Girl and Death" demonstrates its ability to penetrate into the innermost corners of the human soul, creating bright and memorable images. His work, rich in works such as “Mother”, “At the bottom” and “My universities”, has always been distinguished by sincerity and a deep understanding of human passions and tragedies. This book is not just a story of a meeting with death, but a philosophical dialogue that reveals the themes of fate, fateful choices, inner strength and spiritual search. It is worthy of attention both for those who appreciate classical Russian literature and for those who are looking for answers to important life questions. “Girl and Death” is a work that leaves behind a sense of the importance of each moment and the need for a meaningful attitude towards life. If you are looking for a book that will make you think about eternal values, feel the depth of human feelings and open new horizons of spiritual reflection, then Maxim Gorky’s Girl and Death will be a real discovery for you. This story, filled with poetry and philosophy, will not leave indifferent any reader, because it is about what makes us truly alive.