"Without Socialist Realism (narratives)" is a collection of works by the Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko, in which the author creates a complex picture of the world, in which history is intertwined with emotions and human destiny. The book consists of various stories that take the reader through different times and spaces, revealing the complex relationships between people and their aspirations. Oksana Zabuzhko skilfully uses linguistic means, images and symbols, as well as the subtle depth of the psychology of the characters, in order to convey to the reader the complexity of life situations. Each story in this collection is a unique world, full of subtle lyrics and philosophical reflections. "Without Socialist Realism" is a book that touches on important topics of our time, evoking different feelings and thoughts in readers, and leaving a trace in the depths of the soul that remains for a long time after closing the last page.