Fairy Tales & Folklore

Thais

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  • 1890 first published
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Thais is an 1890 folklore and fairy tales novel by Anatole France.

A free LibriVox audiobook (6 h 42 min) is available.

About Thais

The fourth century ascetic Paphnuce, journeys from his remote desert hermitage to urban Alexandria determined to locate the stunningly beautiful and libertine actress, Thais. He earnestly desires that she convert to Christianity. Gaining an audience by deception, the hermit passionately speaks to the actress of eternity. Remarkably, Thais repents and retires to a convent for the rest of her days. The hermit however, cannot rid his mind of her charms, not even with the help of the most severe austerities. After years of anguish the monk learns of Thais' immanent demise and hastens to her side. There he confesses the unspeakable. (Summary by Rom Maczka)
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Thais — LibriVox recording, 6 h 42 min in 10 sections.

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Who wrote Thais?

Thais was written by Anatole France and first published in 1890.

What genre is Thais?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is there a free audiobook of Thais?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 42 min.

What books are similar to Thais?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass.

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