The book tells about the life and work of the most controversial and mysterious artist in the world of painting — Edvard Munch, the author of the famous painting "The Scream". Munch's work is diverse in themes and genres. The artist painted portraits, landscapes, everyday scenes and paintings with complex symbolist overtones, created graphic works. However, the importance of Munch as an artist lies not only in the versatility of his art, but also in the special philosophy of the master, in his ability to ambiguously see and interpret the world around him.