"Episode during the Terror" is a fascinating story by the famous French writer Honore de Balzac, which transports readers to the times of the Great French Revolution. In this book, the author reproduces the atmosphere of fear, anxiety and political intrigues of that period. The main character of the story finds himself in the middle of a political repression known as the Terror, when a brutal government and persecution take over the country. During this critical era in France, people are going through the most difficult trials, and the moral principles and priorities of each individual are put into serious question. Through stylish prose and picturesque descriptions, Balzac conveys to readers the dramatic events taking place in their conventional environment. "Episode during the Terror" is not only a story about historical events, but also a deep study of human nature under extreme circumstances.