Scarlet Sails. Running on the Waves

"Scarlet Sails" – a beautiful fairy tale about how a dream of a miracle, kept sacred in the heart, makes that miracle real, about how the search for true love is sure to succeed. This story by Grin, which we discover in early childhood and then reread with pleasure, is for many readers a genuine hymn to bright and pure feelings. The name of the heroine, Assol, and the image of "scarlet sails" have become generic.

"Running on the Waves" – a novel filled with adventures and a vivid picture of a carnival, drawing the entire port city into its madness. Throughout this series of captivating events runs the main theme of the confrontation of two worldviews: the strict logic and clear picture of the world are contrasted with faith in the unattainable, faith in miracles. And the hero, striving for this unattainable, incredible, believing in its existence, just like in the legend of running on the waves, ultimately finds happiness with a girl who shares his ideals.