Thaïs

by Anatole France · first published 1890

Thaïs is a novel by French writer Anatole France, published in 1890. It is based on events in the life of Saint Thaïs of Egypt, a legendary convert to Christianity who is said to have lived in the 4th century. It was the inspiration for the 1894 namesake opera by Jules Massenet.

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Genre:

Historical fiction

Original language:

French

Year page:

1890