Thais by Anatole France

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Author France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Translator Douglas, Robert B. (Robert Bruce), 1848-
Title Thais
Note Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tha%C3%AFs_(novel)
Credits Produced by Dagny; John Bickers and David Widger
Summary "Thais" by Anatole France is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in ancient Egypt, focusing on the ascetic life of the monks living in the desert of Thebaid and the struggle between spiritual desires and earthly pleasures. The main character, Paphnutius, is a holy abbot who grapples with his past attraction to the beautiful courtesan, Thais, and is determined to save her from a life of sin. The opening of "Thais" introduces a rich tapestry of characters, primarily among the hermits and cenobites of the Thebaid, who are engaged in rigorous self-discipline and prayer as they confront both divine and demonic forces. Central to this conflict is Paphnutius, who reflects on his earlier seduction by Thais and vows to rescue her from the temptations of the world. As he embarks on a journey to find her, the narrative highlights the spiritual battles faced by the saints and the allure of carnal temptations symbolized by Thais. The stage is set for an exploration of redemption, sacrifice, and the clash between ascetic ideals and sensual desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Egypt -- Fiction
Subject Christianity, Conversion to -- Fiction
Subject Courtesans -- Fiction
Subject Hermits -- Fiction
Subject Christian women saints -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2078
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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