Abstract
The article gives the memoirs sketches review, dedicated to D. Merezhkovsky, Z. Gippius, V. Ivanov. L. Shestov, I. Bunin. Author considers "creative life" concept, being kept up-to-date in the G. Adamovitch's articles, studies key in the artistical feeling of the critique in the category of loneliness and freedom.
Key words
Silver age, loneliness, freedom, a memoir, a prototype, a sketch, a myth