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Thaïs is a novel by French writer Anatole France, published in 1890. It is based on events in the life of Saint Thaïs of Egypt, a legendary convert to Christianity who is said to have lived in the 4th century. [1] It was the inspiration for the 1894 opera of the same name by Jules Massenet .
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Thaïs = Tais, Anatole France Thaïs (Tais) is a novel by French writer Anatole France, published in 1890. It is based on events in the life of Saint Thaïs of Egypt, a legendary convert to Christianity who is said to have lived in the 4th century. It was the inspiration for the opera of the same name by Jules Massenet. THAIS:
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Jan 28, 2005 · Thais, by Anatole France (born Jacques Anatole Thibault) written in the latter years of the 19th century, is indicative of the wry, powerful voice of a passionate author. Borne from a knowledge of the processes of religion in the heart; the tale of Thais unfolds with the remembrances of the monk Paphnutius.
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Mar 21, 2006 · Suddenly Thais sat up in the bed. Her violet eyes opened wide, and with a rapt gaze, her arms stretched towards the distant hills, she said in a clear, fresh voice—. “Behold them—the roses of the eternal dawn!”. Her eyes shone; a slight flush suffused her face.
Mar 22, 2006 · Thais Credits: Produced by Dagny; John Bickers and David Widger Language: English: LoC Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese: Subject: Egypt -- Fiction Subject: Christianity, Conversion to -- Fiction Subject: Courtesans -- Fiction Subject: Hermits -- Fiction Subject: Christian women ...
- France, Anatole, 1844-1924
- Douglas, Robert B. (Robert Bruce), 1848
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"Thaïs" is a historical novel set in Egypt during the 4th century, revolving around a beautiful and hedonistic courtesan, and a Christian ascetic monk who becomes obsessed with her. The monk, seeking to save her soul, convinces her to abandon her life of luxury and pleasure to live in a convent as a penitent.
Mar 22, 2013 · Thais. Paperback – March 22, 2013. Thaïs is a novel by Anatole France published in 1890. It is based on events in the life of Saint Thaïs of Egypt, a legendary convert to Christianity who is said to have lived in the 4th century. It was the inspiration for the opera of the same name by Jules Massenet.
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