and . E. Babel (1894-1940) - one of the most famous, but at the same time mysterious Russian writers About his biography, related literary scandals, unique style, history of publications written thousands of articles and dozens of monographs. But the puzzles are still considered unsolved. Book of the Famous Israeli Slavist 3. Bar-Sella - a comprehensive study of Babel puzzles. It is based on a thorough analysis of not only the history of publications, but also the manuscript heritage. The author consistently and argumentatively proves that Babel’s prose and his dramaturgy are connected by a single plot that goes back to the biblical concept. In addition, hypotheses are substantiated regarding the arrest of the writer and the fate of his disappeared archive. The book is addressed to philologists, historians, culturologists, psychologists, as well as a wide range of readers interested in the fate of Russian and Soviet literature.