de La Philosophie Allemande: Rapport A L'Academie Des Sciences Morales Et Politiques (1845)

Who is Simon? At 23, he is handsome, wealthy, and more. However, he lives in a realm of dark secrets, and what Simon truly needs his money cannot buy. Moving through life recklessly, he is convicted and sentenced to a term of 36 months in the desert, banished to live alone. Living each day according to his sentence, he is rewarded with a companion, Phillip. Phillip had lived on the streets for most of his 19 years until he was spirited away to the desert and certain death. Instead, he meets Simon. Their bond is established the minute they meet and continues to grow, changing both of their lives forever. Phillipas mysterious death pushes Simon over the edge; carrying the blame, he stumbles through months of dreams, destruction, and finally, the realization that death is far easier to deal with than reality. As the moment comes for the end of Simonas life, he begins to understand that his dreams may hold the key to his futurea]if he has one.