"Confession of the Child of the Century" is a novel-confession of the famous French poet and playwright Alfred de Musset. The book tells the story of a young man who finds himself in deep depression after a painful breakup with his beloved woman. The author contemplates the internal conflicts and moral doubts of the hero, revealing his search for the meaning of life and true love. The reader is given the opportunity to deeply dive into the inner world of the main character and assess his psychological complexity. Musset's work reveals the mental experiences, thoughts and emotions of a young man who is looking for a choice of his destiny.