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The Gods Are Athirst

The Gods Are Athirst

France, Anatole
Jackson, Emilie

Hardcover

General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1023013053
ISBN13: 9781023013055
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Anatole France's The Gods are Athirst offers a chilling glimpse into the heart of the French Revolution. This compelling work of historical fiction explores the tumultuous period through the lens of political idealism and its devastating consequences. As a powerful social commentary on power, justice, and the intoxicating nature of revolutionary fervor, the novel delves into the complexities of a society consumed by radical change.

Set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, the story examines the shifting allegiances and moral compromises that characterized the era. France's masterful prose captures the atmosphere of paranoia and violence that permeated every level of society, from the aristocracy to the common citizen. This meticulously prepared edition of The Gods are Athirst presents a timeless exploration of the human condition amidst political upheaval, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of French literature in translation and enduring historical fiction.

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