"Confessions of a Child of the Century" is a novel by the French writer Alfred de Musset, which was published in 1836. In this story, the author examines the themes of love, loss, and the search for the meaning of life through the adventures of his main character, who is in a state of moral crisis. The main idea of the work consists in thinking about youth, sins, and justification of one's actions. Alfred de Musset successfully combined romantic and realistic elements, creating a work that remains relevant and interesting for readers throughout time.