The book includes the most famous poems, The Tale of the Shepherd and the Wild Boar, the dramatic tale of the Firebird, Lipa's poem, as well as the poet's letters. The introductory article and notes by A. A. Karpov. The bright originality of the linguistic talent was quickly noticed by the reading public. "Of the poets of Pushkin's time, Languages ​ ​ separated most of all," wrote later N.V. Gogol. "With the appearance of the first verses, everyone heard a new lyre, revelry and riot of forces, the distance of any expression, the light of young delight and a language that in such strength, perfection and strict subordination to the lord has not yet been until now in anyone."