The Temptation of St. Anthony

The Temptation of St. Anthony is a novel written by Gustave Flaubert in 1874. It is based on the life of Saint Anthony, a Christian monk who lived in the 4th century AD. The novel portrays the struggle of St. Anthony against the temptations of the devil, who tries to lure him away from his faith and devotion to God. The story is set in the Egyptian desert, where St. Anthony has retreated to live a life of solitude and prayer. Throughout the novel, he is visited by a series of hallucinations and visions, which represent the various temptations that he must overcome. These include lust, pride, and doubt. As the novel progresses, St. Anthony becomes increasingly isolated and tormented by his inner demons. However, he ultimately triumphs over his temptations and emerges stronger in his faith. The Temptation of St. Anthony is considered one of Flaubert's most experimental and ambitious works, blending elements of fantasy, philosophy, and religious allegory. It is a complex and challenging read that explores themes of temptation, morality, and the struggle between good and evil.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.