"New pastels (Ten portraits of men)" by Paul Bourget is a collection of short stories that offers the reader to delve into the inner worlds of ten different men. The author successfully combines psychological depth and skill of writing, revealing the uniqueness of each character through his thoughts, feelings and life circumstances. The reader will be exposed to a wide range of human destinies, shades of emotions and relationships, created by the instant reflection of the realities of that time. "New Pastels" is an amazing journey into the worlds of souls and characters, full of impressions and reflections on the eternal themes of humanity.