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New translation by David Watson, with an introduction by Gide's most recent biographer, Alan Sheridan.
Synopsis
Michel had been a blindfold scholar until, newly married, he contracted tuberculosis. His will to recover brings self-discovery and the growing desire to rebel against his background of culture, decency and morality. But the freedom from constraints that Michel finds on his restless travels is won at great cost.