The book "Raphael; Or, Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty" was written by the French writer Alphonse de Lamartine. This is a romantic story about a young artist who is looking for the meaning of life through art and love. Raphael, the main character, is overwhelmed by the beauty of the world around him and becomes a participant in the great events of his era. Lamartine describes not only the external world, but also the internal world of his characters, helping the reader to understand their motives and experiences. This novel is a spiritual search and reflection of beauty in art and nature.