"The Life of the Gathering" is an epic novel written by Ivan Franko in the 20s of the 19th century. In this book, the writer depicts the life of Galician society during the anti-feudal struggle of the middle of the 19th century. The main characters are representatives of the assembly: active Ukrainian patriots who fought for the political rights of their people and liberation from absolutism. Through the prism of their actions and destinies, the author reveals the path to national revival and the struggle for the nation's own destiny. "Life of the Assembly" remains a relevant work that helps to understand the past and the path to the future of the Ukrainian people.