"The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" is one of the most fun books in the world. For more than two centuries, it has been read in all countries of the world, and the book does not age. She comes out in dozens of translations, a variety of artists are happy to create funny drawings for her. So what is this book? And who is Baron Munchausen? Did he really exist, or "the truest man on earth" was invented specifically in order to tease him with the name of lies and brags?