There is no chronological sequence in this book, only the autobiography of Yu. N. Tynyanov, composed of several sketches found in his archive, can play a well-known role in this sense. A completely different - psychological - sequence determined the selection and location of the items. The book includes: autobiography, "How We Write." Article, "Auvergne Mule, or Golden Drink." Libretto of the play. "Hannibals."