"All States and Conditions of Men: An Impossible Story" is a novel by the English writer Walter Byzant that draws attention to social problems in London at the end of the 19th century. The main plot revolves around the interaction of two social classes — the rich and the poor. The author reveals the contrast between them, but emphasizes that despite all the differences, human relations can lay the foundation for building a happy and just society. This moving and thought-provoking story leaves the reader wondering how society can work together to achieve the common good and a shared future.