The collection “For solo piano” (1960) is an invaluable collection of masterpieces of short prose by the great Andre Maurois, combining short stories created by the writer throughout his life. Laconically and succinctly, with truly Gallic humor - refined and evil - the author writes about human vices and weaknesses. And at the same time, following the favorite principle of paradox, the writer finds in his soul a place for benevolence and sympathy for his heroes and heroines who are eager to occupy the best places under the sun.