"Captain Frascas" is a classic novel by the French writer Théophile Gauthier, which recreates the colorful and fascinating world of Southern France of the 17th century. The main character, probably a pseudonym - Captain Frascas - landed on earth after his ship was stolen by pirates. Along the way, he meets a group of aristocrats traveling to Paris on vacation. He joins them and together with this strange company embarks on an unforgettable journey that reveals the brightness and dazzling light of the French Renaissance. The book "Captain Frascas" is an exciting journey into the past, where the author depicts complex aspects of society, love and adventure through the prism of his bright characters.