Thais

Anatole France

⏱ 8 minHistorical classic

A fervent desert monk sets out to save the soul of the most beautiful courtesan in Egypt -- and succeeds, winning her to God and sainthood, only to discover that his own holy zeal was carnal desire all along, and that in saving her he has damned himself. Anatole France's exquisite, ironic novel.

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