"Monsieur de Talleyrand" is a book by the outstanding French writer and critic Charles Augustin Saint-Beau, which tells about the life and career of the famous diplomat and politician Talleyrand. In his work, the author reveals not only the political activity and talent of this outstanding character, but also his personal qualities, ambitions and internal contradictions. Saint-Beuve successfully combined facts with critical analysis, revealing to the reader the picture of the era and the great affairs in which Monsieur de Talleyrand participated. The book "Monsieur de Talleyrand" is not only an interesting historical essay, but also a deep look at the nature and activities of an outstanding figure of the 19th century.