Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a collection of three novels written by Anatole France - The Gods Are Athirst, Thais, and The Red Lily. The first novel, The Gods Are Athirst, is set during the French Revolution and tells the story of a young artist who becomes a fervent supporter of the revolution but eventually becomes disillusioned with its violence and extremism. Thais is a tale of a beautiful courtesan who is converted to Christianity by a monk named Paphnutius. The Red Lily is a story about a young woman named H�����l�����ne who is forced into an arranged marriage with a wealthy nobleman but falls in love with another man. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and societal expectations. Overall, this collection of novels offers a glimpse into the literary world of Anatole France, a Nobel Prize-winning author known for his wit, satire, and social commentary.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.
