"Philoctetes: Treatise of Narcissus. Love and Temptation. El Hajj" is an existential novel by the French writer Andre Gide. The story tells the story of Philoctetes, who in Greek mythology was wounded by a snake and forced to live on one of the wild islands. In this book, the Jew reproduces ancient myths, transfers them to the modern world and explores the concepts of love, temptation and alienation. The author demonstrates the main character's internal conflicts, his search for his own truth and competition with his own demons. This book captivates the reader with its philosophical depth and aesthetic skill of writing, making it an important work of French literature of the 20th century.