“Sebastian, or the Irresistible Passions” (1983) is the fourth book in the “Avignon Quintet” series by the classic of English literature Lawrence Durrell (1912–1990). Constance tries to forget her Egyptian lover. Sebastian himself is also in despair. His love for Constance forced him to reconsider all his life values. To remain faithful to the Gnostic brotherhood, he leaves for Alexandria... Just like the famous “Alexandria Quartet,” this, according to the author’s definition, is “an exploration of love in the modern world.” Traveling with his heroes in space and time, Darrell created poetic, fascinating works. Complex, intertwining plots fascinate the reader, forcing him to follow the development of the action with excitement.