"Jean-Christophe. Volume I" is the first part of the great novel by the French writer Romain Rolland about the life, passions and struggle of the artist Jean-Christophe Craciul. The book tells about the childhood and youth of the main character, his dreams, thoughts and experiences. Visiting different places and meeting different people, Jean-Christophe tries to find his place in the world and reveal his talent. Rolland's novel offers a deep reflection of the inner world of the hero, his searches and worries, putting the eternal themes of human destiny and true art at the center of the question.