"Peter Bourgeois" is a novel by the outstanding French writer Honore de Balzac, which is part of the series "Everyday Company". In this book, the author highlights the life of the French middle class in the 19th century. The main character, René de Brannadec, a representative of the minority of the bourgeoisie, seeks to rise in the social space and aspires to become part of high society, but his fate leads to unexpected turns. The author reveals in detail the psychology of the characters, talking about their ambitions, dreams and problems. "The Petty Bourgeois" is a work that deeply analyzes the concepts of success and wealth and reveals the fine line between the desired and the real in the world of social illusions.