Mariya Gurgulova

V. M. Garshin is one of the most original Russian writers, a great master of the socio-psychological narrative and a sincere defender of the people's interests. He is a bright representative of the generation of the 70s - 80s of the last century, of people with a sick conscience, who suffered a collapse in their populist ideals and did not find the strength to overcome the deep contradictions of life. Throughout his life, Garshin painfully experienced social inequality between people, sought justice, but did not find the true path to struggle against the cruel bourgeois system. This impasse, characteristic of the entire Democratic intelligentsia of the 70s - 80s, led him to suicide. But although he lived only 33 years, Garshin left us such works that characterize him as a great master of the word. In a letter to Garshin, I. S. Turgenev wrote: "Of all the young writers, you are the one who inspires hope. You possess all the signs of a truly great talent: artistic temperament, subtle and true understanding of the characteristic features of life - human and general, feeling for justice and measure, simplicity, beauty of form and - as a result of everything - originality." Garshin enjoys special sympathy in our country. The Bulgarian public has always perceived him not only as a highly humane person and an original writer, but also as a direct participant in the great struggle of our people against Turkish slavery. Bulgaria played a significant role in the initial formation of public views and Garshin's artistic talent.