Search for the Absolute. Balzac O.

If you judge from the side, Valtasar Claas has everything that makes up the formula of happiness: a loving wife, children, enough money. But for Valtasar, this formula is incorrect - it is passionately passionate about alchemy and will become absolutely happy only when the secret of obtaining gold and diamonds unravels. In pursuit of a dream, he misses the years that he could spend with his family. And the money that could provide him with a comfortable existence go to the purchase of chemical reagents and devices. Will Valtasar understand that in search of abstract happiness he loses happiness quite tangible?

The novels “Elixir of longevity”, “Forgiveness Melmont” and a number of essays are also included in the publication.