The First Publication of the French Story of J. P. de Balmen «The Dream» and the History of J. P. de Balmen’s Family

The paper deals with the first publication of the story of Ukrainian writer J. P. de Balmen «The Dream», which was written in French and translated into Russian by H. A. Mykhailychenko. The main plot line of the story, which concerns the ancient Swedish family of de Balmens, is revealed. The author draws attention to the originality of the artistic style of the story, Romantic literature traditions, especially the novel of W. Scott «Waverley».