Thaïs by Anatole France
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France, Anatole, 1844-1924
French
"Thaïs" by Anatole France is a novel published in 1890. An ascetic hermit named Paphnuce travels from the Egyptian desert to Alexandria seeking Thaïs, a beautiful courtesan he once knew. He succeeds in converting her to Christianity, but as she retreats to a convent to repent, he becomes haunted by her former life and beauty. Their spiritual journe...
the nature of salvation itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
James Carter
1 month agoBelieve the hype, the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. I will be reading more from this author.
Linda Anderson
4 months agoI didn't expect much, but the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Daniel Sanchez
1 week agoFrom start to finish, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. This was both informative and enjoyable.
Michael Hill
2 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I would gladly recommend this to others.
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Dorothy Anderson
5 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. I couldn't put it down until the very end.