"Black and White" is a literary masterpiece written by the outstanding French writer Honore de Balzac. This romantic story tells about two main characters - a capable and ambitious artist and a young and beautiful girl, who represent a great power that rules the world. Due to the change from Balzac's evening and elaborate writing style, "Black and White" is distinguished by a combination of realistic and romantic elements, which helps to reproduce complex aspects of human nature and society. This book leaves a deep mark in the hearts of readers, reminding of the eternal confrontation between good and evil, light and dark, love and devotion.