Thaïs by Anatole France

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Author France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Title Thaïs
Alternate Title Thais
Note Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tha%C3%AFs_(novel)
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Summary "Thaïs" by Anatole France is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set in ancient Egypt, it explores themes of religious devotion, temptation, and redemption through the journey of the main character, Paphnuce, an ascetic monk. He is determined to save Thaïs, a beautiful courtesan who represents both physical temptation and spiritual corruption. The opening of "Thaïs" introduces us to the ascetic life of the desert monks living by the Nile, whose existence is filled with rigorous self-discipline, prayer, and attempts to overcome demonic temptations. Among them is Paphnuce, who reflects on his past intrigues with Thaïs and resolves to seek her out to convert her to a righteous life. He views her not only as a figure of lust but also as a soul in need of salvation. Through a series of contemplations and the beginning of his journey to Alexandria, Paphnuce's motivations and inner struggles are revealed, setting the stage for the unfolding conflict between flesh and spirit, beauty and sin. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
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. 6377
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 21, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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