The Temptation of St. Anthony: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Temptation of St. Anthony is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Flaubert, Gustave (1821–1880). The listed translation credits are Hearn, Lafcadio (1850–1904).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Temptation of St. Anthony" by Gustave Flaubert is a dramatic poem in prose published in 1874. Written in the form of a play script, it recounts one night in the Egyptian desert where Saint Anthony the Great faces a series of profound temptations. Through encounters with figures ranging from the Queen of Sheba to his former student Hilarion, Anthony confronts the Seven Deadly Sins, ancient gods, heretics, and monsters—all challenging his belief that isolation is the truest form of worship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Temptation of St. Anthony
- Author credits: Flaubert, Gustave (1821–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Hearn, Lafcadio (1850–1904)
Catalogue subjects
- Anthony, of Egypt, Saint, approximately 250-355 or 356 -- Fiction
- Biographical fiction
- Christian fiction
- Christian saints -- Fiction
- Egypt -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
- Category: Religion/Spirituality
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