"The Straw Hat" is a classic work of the French writer Marcel Proust, which opens the reader to the world of luxurious salons and sophisticated parties of Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. The main character of the work of memories, who tells about his journey into the mentioned past, reproduces vivid images and unforgettable impressions. The reader is transported to an aristocratic environment, where many secrets and conflicts are hidden behind every elegant gesture or word. "The Straw Hat" is an exciting and intriguing book that gives an opportunity to delve into the world of sophistication embodied in the beauty and luxury of French society of the last century.