"Carmen: The Spanish Life Story of a Gypsy Girl" is a fascinating novel by the outstanding French writer Prosper Merimet. According to the plot, the main character, fiery and mysterious Carmen, is a representative of the gypsy community in Spain. Her sophisticated character, free attitude to life and artistic abilities attract the attention of men, including the French officer Don Jose. The intense story of love, jealousy and passion unfolds against the background of a colorful and famous Spanish environment. Carmen turns out to be a mysterious and controversial figure, capable of unpredictable actions. Her fate is intertwined with the fate of Don Jose, and disturbances and unexpected events do not give the reader peace until the very end. This book is a classic of world literature, which gives an opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Spanish passion life and feel the depth of feelings of the main characters. Mérimée skillfully combines alternative elements and folklore motifs, creating a masterpiece that will stay in the heart of the reader long after the last page.