About the book: 1958 / Mamin-Sibiryak is a truly people's writer. In his works, he soulfully and truthfully reflected the spirit of the Russian people, their age-old destiny, their national characteristics - power, scope, hard work, love of life, cheerfulness. Mamin-Sibiryak is one of the most optimistic writers of his era. The final volume includes legends, short stories and fairy tales for children, the cycle “Alyonushka’s Tales”, an autobiographical note, memoirs and selected letters.