"Collection of Antiquities" by Honore de Balzac is an exciting and tense story about how an unsuccessful archaeologist found the strength to complete his great discovery. Captivating the reader with its skill and inner development of the characters, the novel remains in the memory for a long time. The author pays a lot of attention to details and descriptions of ancient artifacts, which are especially interesting for fans of history and archeology. "Collection of Antiquities" is an excellent opportunity to travel through time and be immersed in the spirit of antiquity together with the main characters of the novel.