{"product_id":"thais-hardcover","title":"Thais - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnatole France\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThaïs\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThaïs\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48925441523940,"sku":"9780809518050","price":45.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0850\/8132\/files\/ZDhTkgEP_w9780809518050.webp?v=1778778414","url":"https:\/\/triumviratebooks.com\/fr\/products\/thais-hardcover","provider":"Triumvirate Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}