"El amigo Manso" is a novel by the famous Spanish writer Benito Pérez Galdós, which tells the story of a talented young artist who finds himself surrounded by people from different social classes. The protagonist undergoes many trials on the way to the highest heights of success and refrains from searching for his own identity. Due to the complexity of interpersonal relationships and the struggle with his own beliefs, he tries to find his place in life and society. This book invites the reader on a journey into a world of internal conflicts and external interventions, where every decision has consequences.