"The Wasp" is a collection of aphorisms, consisting of the third and fourth series of works by the outstanding French writer Alphonse Carr, who wrote under the pseudonym Jean-Paul. In this book, the author examines various aspects of life through the prism of his deep and witty philosophy. Long known for his perceptive keen eye, Carr immerses the reader in a world where every word is written with special insight and virtuosity. "Les guêpes" is not only a book of aphorisms, but also a kind of cultural phenomenon that invites the reader to think and reflect on the eternal questions of life and existence.