About the book: 1961 / The sixth volume of this edition includes the novel "Martin Eden" and the collection of stories "Lost Face." "Martin Eden" is a novel about a dream and success. A young sailor named Martin Eden once saved a stranger from death, who, in gratitude, invited him to a dinner party. Finding himself in noble society for the first time, the uncouth and clumsy Martin meets the young man's sister, Ruth Morse, and she instantly wins his heart. Martin understands that he, a simple guy, will never be with a girl like Ruth. However, Martin Eden does not know how to give up and decides to quit his old life and become better, smarter and more educated in order to win the heart of Ruth. But dreams are unpredictable and insidious: it is unknown when they will come true and whether this will bring long-awaited joy…