The Temptation of St Antony

Autor*innen

• Gustave Flaubert

Parameter

• 304 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Historisches Thema
• Klassiker
• Philosophisches Thema
• Religiöse Themen

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The book presents a vivid and imaginative exploration of the temptations faced by the hermit saint, often seen as the founder of monasticism, through a dramatic prose poem. Initially met with harsh criticism, the author, Flaubert, revisited and extensively revised the work before ultimately publishing it as a reflection of his life's achievements. The narrative delves into themes of faith, solitude, and the struggles of spiritual existence.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback