Thais

Thais is a novel written by Anatole France, originally published in French in 1890. The book tells the story of a young Egyptian monk named Athanasius who is sent on a mission to Alexandria to convert the courtesan Thais to Christianity. However, Athanasius finds himself drawn to Thais and begins to question his own beliefs.As the story unfolds, Thais and Athanasius embark on a journey together that takes them through the desert and into the heart of the city of Antioch. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters who challenge their beliefs and force them to confront their own desires and fears.Thais is a novel that explores the themes of religion, love, and redemption. It is a thought-provoking and beautifully written book that has become a classic of French literature.1909. Illustrations and Decorations by Frank C. Pape. Anatole France is the pen name of Jacques Anatole Francois Thibault, French novelist, poet, critic and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. The elegance and subtle irony of France’s style are displayed in Thais, a story about religious follies in the early days of Christendom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.