About the book: year / Valery Yakovlevich Bryusov is a famous Russian writer, innovator, versification theorist and creator of the literary school of Symbolists. This collection includes the autobiographical novel “Fire Angel” (which strengthened Bryusov’s reputation as an exceptional expert on witchcraft and magic), the story “Altar of Victory” (which colorfully conveys the realities of the fading Roman Empire), as well as the highlight of his poetic heritage - a cycle of selected poems. The work of an outstanding writer is distinguished by precise and sharp epithets, vivid symbols and rich speech patterns..