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The textbook was created in accordance with the current curriculum for foreign literature approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The publication contains biographical information about the writers, necessary materials on the theory of literature, as well as the sections Interesting Facts and Test Your Knowledge!

Some literary works are presented in abbreviated form, while the author's style, storylines and key episodes are preserved. After each work, there is an explanation of unclear words and questions and tasks to help you better understand the content and develop your analytical skills.

The textbook is designed for 8th grade students, but it can also be useful for applicants, students, and teachers of secondary schools.