"Scenes of Provincial Life. Volume 1" is the fifth volume of "Comedy of Man" by the outstanding French writer Honore de Balzac. This book depicts the complex relationships between people living in small provincial towns in France. The author details the psychology of the characters, revealing their motives and habits. The reader will delve into the world of internal conflicts, secrets and intrigues unfolding among the inhabitants of the province. Balzac possesses the art of revealing the depths of the human soul and vividly depicts the life of society in the 19th century. "Scenes of provincial life. Volume 1" is a fascinating book that gives an opportunity to delve into the world of human relationships and feel the atmosphere of that time.