The Temptation of St. Anthony
Gustave Flaubert
(Author)
Description
Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. A book that deeply influenced the young Freud and was the inspiration for many artists, The Temptation of Saint Anthony was Flaubert's lifelong work, thirty years in the making. Based on the story of the third-century saint who lived on an isolated mountaintop in the Egyptian desert, it is a fantastical rendering of one night during which Anthony is besieged by carnal temptations and philosophical doubt. Includes vintage illustration!
Product Details
Price
$12.99
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publish Date
September 02, 2018
Pages
168
Dimensions
6.0 X 0.39 X 9.0 inches | 0.56 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781726455497
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Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist who was best known for exploring realism in his work. Hailing from an upper-class family, Flaubert was exposed to literature at an early age. He received a formal education at Lycée Pierre-Corneille, before venturing to Paris to study law. A serious illness forced him to change his career path, reigniting his passion for writing. He completed his first novella, November, in 1842, launching a decade-spanning career. His most notable work, Madame Bovary was published in 1856 and is considered a literary masterpiece.