Pascal Brückner (b. 1948) is one of the most famous writers of modern France. A brilliant novelist and essayist, he became famous as a master of subtle, analytical prose that reveals the essence of relationships between people. The novel “Bitter Moon” was and remains Brückner’s most talented and scandalous work. The book's fame increased after the 1992 film adaptation of the same name directed by Roman Polanski. “Bitter Moon” is a piercing and extremely frank story about how fragile the line between sensual passion and cruelty is. Published in Russian for the first time.