Natsume Soseki (1867-1916) - this name was signed by the famous Japanese novelist and poet Siobara Kinnosuke. He gained a significant influence on the literary process at that time both thanks to the masterful combination of the traditions of European and national literature in his work, and thanks to deep research of English literature.The writer published his first novel "your humble servant cat" at the age of 38. The book instantly became a real sensation: the first edition sold out in four weeks. The work ridiculed the customs of society at the beginning of the XX century, struck with descriptions of original Japanese culture, and also contained a large volume of historical, philosophical and literary comments. And who among modern readers will refuse to look at the world through the eyes of an educated and ironic cat who can tell so much about the imperfection of human existence?