1986'4, p.19
Korsounsky Ye. A.
Dvelopment of literatury abilities in professional writers in their school years
(RESUME)

Autobiographical data on 137 writers belonging to different times and cultures has been subjected to quantitative-qualitative analysis. As a result basic elements of the structure of readers' and literary-creative abilities as well as objective and subjective factors of their development have been revealed. The facts found in the study can be used for purposeful promotion of literary skills in schoolchildren.