This article discusses the genesis and development of artistic psychologism in our storytelling, how psychologism is manifested in modern stories. Special attention is paid to the uniqueness of famous storytellers in creating an image of the hero's psyche. It also discusses the possibilities of psychological imagery inherent in the story genre.  

Story, psychological and spiritual imagery, realism

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