Kireyevsky's original literary works do not give him a place in the history of Russian literature, but he did gain a measure of fame by publishing the penetrating analyses of contemporary authors.
Primele opere literare ale lui Kireevski nu i-au conferit un loc în istoria literaturii ruse, dar el a câștigat o oarecare faimă prin publicarea unor analize literare penetrante ale autorilor contemporani.