The book "My Neighbor Raymond (Paul de Kock's Novels. Volume XI)" is a vivid example of French whimsical prose of the 19th century. The author Paul de Kock, known for his lightness of pen and humorous approach to describing the realities of his time, in "My Neighbor Raymond" reveals the story of the touching and at the same time comic communication of the main character with his strange neighbor. In this novel, the action unfolds around an extremely eccentric character named Raymond, who certainly attracts attention and causes quite interesting relationships with many other characters, including the main character. In the author's style of Paul de Kock, a light play of words is combined with subtextual deep thinking about human relations and social norms. "My Neighbor Raymond" will be an interesting discovery for readers who are interested in classic literature and works with an ironic undertone. This book gives an opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 19th century and enjoy history, which at the same time borrows the features of modernity with its sharp look at human nature.