The Immoralist

　　The story of a man who tries to rise above good and evil and give free rein to his passions.

　　Superb novel by modern French master deals with the consequences of amoral hedonism. It is the story of Michel, who tries to rise above good and evil and give free rein to his passions. In so doing, he neglects his wife, with tragic consequences. This excellent new English translation by Stanley Appelbaum retains all the passion, intensity and purity of style of the original. Introductory Note. Map. Footnotes.