The French historian and writer Guy Breton managed to take an unconventional look at the lives of some famous people who lived at different times. Having studied many documents and memoirs, the author talks about the experiences of young Balzac, Mérimée’s hoaxes, Georges Sand’s love of love, Rabelais’ unexpected asceticism, Hugo’s sexual intemperance, Napoleon’s prejudices, Zola’s innocence, and in conclusion comes to the conclusion that Don Juan can be canonized saints The book is decorated with drawings by V.D. Voronin.