This compelling novel follows the life of a young painter named Turlurette, who comes to Paris to seek his fortune. Along the way, he falls in with a group of revolutionary thinkers who call themselves the Friends of Nature. Together, they engage in lively discussions about art, literature, and philosophy, and struggle to bring about a better world. Told with humor and wit, this book is a charming portrait of the bohemian life in 19th-century Paris.

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