{"product_id":"anatole-france-thais-1985-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Anatole France – Thais 1985 HC\/DJ Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eAnatole France – Thais (Thaïs) – Bilge Yayıncılık Hardcover Edition (1985)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eThis is the 1985 Turkish hardcover edition of Thaïs (Thaïs), published by Bilge Yayıncılık. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnatole France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and first published in 1890, the novel is a philosophical and psychological work set in late antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eThe story follows Paphnuce, an ascetic monk who lives a life of strict religious devotion in the Egyptian desert. Driven by a mission to save souls, he becomes obsessed with Thaïs, a famous courtesan in Alexandria. As he attempts to convert her to Christianity, the boundaries between spiritual purity and human desire begin to blur, leading to a profound inner conflict. The narrative explores themes of faith, temptation, redemption, and the fragile nature of moral certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eAnatole France is known for his elegant, ironic, and intellectually rich writing style. His works often question religious dogma, moral absolutism, and human hypocrisy. In Thaïs, he presents a nuanced exploration of asceticism and desire, blending historical atmosphere with philosophical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eThis 1985 Bilge Yayıncılık edition is a hardcover release with a dust jacket, adding both durability and collectible value. As a mid-1980s Turkish printing of a Nobel Prize-winning author’s classic work, it stands out as a notable edition for collectors of philosophical and historical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e• Title: Thaïs (Thaïs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e• Author: Anatole France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e• Publisher: Bilge Yayıncılık\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e• Genre: Philosophical fiction; Historical novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e• Original Publication: 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e• Historical Setting: Late antiquity, Alexandria and Egyptian desert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e• Main Characters: Paphnuce; Thaïs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e• Themes: Faith; Desire; Asceticism; Redemption; Moral conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e• Literary Significance: Exploration of religious devotion and human desire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49455116025994,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_606b5c87-3eea-4faf-bb18-c8a7a86facd7.jpg?v=1779622170","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/anatole-france-thais-1985-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}