Unknown V.Ya. Propp

The book includes not scientific, well -known works of V.Ya. Proppa (1895-1970), the largest folklorist, one of the classics of humanitarian science of the 20th century, and his literary works, part of the epistolary heritage and the diary of recent years of life.

For the first time published autobiographical story "Tree of Life", poems and correspondence with a friend V.S. Shabunin reveal the origins of the addition and development of an extraordinary personality, the formation of multifaceted interests by V.Ya. Proppa, whose studies had a strong influence on world philological science. The old age, striking in openness and sincerity, reflects the moral experiences of the current and past life, the uncompromising of scientific positions, the spiritual nobility of a wonderful scientist. In the application, the memories of V.Ya. Proppe of his colleagues and students