The Temptation of St. Anthony

The Temptation of St. Anthony is a novel written by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1874. It is a fictionalized account of the life of Saint Anthony of Egypt, a Christian monk who lived in the 4th century AD. The novel is divided into three parts, each describing a different phase of Anthony's life.In the first part, Anthony is depicted as a young and devout monk living in the desert, struggling with his faith and battling various temptations. The second part portrays Anthony as an old man, plagued by doubts and tormented by vivid hallucinations of demons and mythical creatures. In the final part, Anthony is visited by various figures from history and mythology, including Cleopatra, Caesar, and the Sphinx, who try to persuade him to abandon his faith.Throughout the novel, Flaubert explores themes of religion, temptation, and the struggle between good and evil. The novel is known for its vivid and surreal imagery, as well as its complex and philosophical themes. It has been praised for its literary style and its innovative approach to retelling the story of a religious figure.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.