"The Parasite, or the Art of Making Happiness. A Comedy after [Picard's] French." This comedy by Friedrich Schiller and Louis-Benoit Picard tells the story of the cunning and ingenuity of a young man who skilfully uses circumstances to achieve his goal. A thoughtful plot line is full of unexpected turns, funny situations and sharp dialogues. Will the main character be able to maintain his ingenuity and character on the way to happiness? This work offers the reader not only entertainment, but also meaningful thoughts about the art of living and ways to one's own happiness.