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The Temptation of St. Anthony is a novel written by Gustave Flaubert that explores the inner turmoil and spiritual struggles of the Christian saint, Anthony. The story takes place in the Egyptian desert, where Anthony is tormented by a series of surreal and fantastical visions that challenge his faith and test his resolve. Throughout the book, Anthony is tempted by various demonic figures, each representing a different sin or vice, including lust, greed, and pride. Despite his struggles, Anthony remains steadfast in his devotion to God and ultimately emerges victorious over his demons. The Temptation of St. Anthony is a powerful and thought-provoking work that delves deep into the human psyche and the nature of faith and temptation.1930. With illustrations by Mahlon Blaine. Flaubert was a French novelist of the realist school, best-known for his story of Madame Bovary. The Temptation of St. Anthony was based on the story of the 4th-century Christian anchorite, who lived in the Egyptian desert and experienced philosophical and physical temptations. Its fantastic mode and setting were inspired by a Brueghel painting.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.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
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ARGUMENT FRAILTY Sunset in the desert. Enfeebled by prolonged fasting, the herll1it finds himself unable to concentra te his mind upon holy things. His thoughts wonder; memories of youth evoke regrets that his relaxed will can no longer find strength to suppress,-and, .,.. rem~ mbrance begetting renlelllbrance, his fancy leads him upon dangerous ground. He dreanlS of his flight from hOlne,-of Ammonaria, his sister'~ plaYlnate,-of bis misery in the waste,-his visit to Alexandria with the blind monk DidYlllus,-tbe unholy sights of the luxurious city. Involuntarily he yields to tbe nervous dissatisfaction growing upon him. He laments his solitude, his joylessness, llis poverty, the obscurity of his life; grace departs from hhn ; hope burns low within his heart. Suddenly revolting against his weakness, he seeks refuge from distraction in the study of the Scriptures.
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