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Lieferstatus:	Auf Bestellung (Lieferzeit unbekannt)
Veröffentlichung:	August 2024
Genre:	Romane, Erzählungen, Gedichte
	Fiction - Historical / FICTION / Historical
ISBN:	9780809518050
EAN-Code:	9780809518050
Verlag:	Wildside Press
Einband:	Gebunden
Sprache:	English
Dimensionen:	H 235 mm / B 157 mm / D 13 mm
Gewicht:	384 gr
Seiten:	144
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Thaïs is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1890. Set in early Christian Egypt, it tells the story of Paphnutius, a devout monk who seeks to save the soul of Thaïs, a famous courtesan in Alexandria. Driven by religious zeal, Paphnutius persuades Thaïs to abandon her life of sin and retreat to a convent for penance. As Thaïs undergoes spiritual transformation, Paphnutius struggles with his own internal conflicts and desires. The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the tension between physical desire and spiritual aspiration. France critiques religious fanaticism and highlights the complexities of human nature. Thaïs is noted for its vivid imagery and philosophical depth. The novel's exploration of the transformative power of love and faith made it a significant work of its time. It was later adapted into an opera by Jules Massenet, which further popularized the story.