348 Results with the "Novel" genre
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PART THE THIRD
Paphnutius, having returned to the desert from Alexandria where he converted the courtesan Thais to a life of piety, struggles with temptations and doubts about his faith. The holy desert, his former haven of peace, now feels alien to him. Despite the joyous welcome from his disciples, Paphnutius finds himself disenchanted with his cell and the ascetic life he once cherished. The tranquility and sense of divine presence he used to feel are replaced with a profound sense of loss and a questioning of his…-
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PART THE SECOND
He remained in prayer a long time, and when he rose, his face shone with celestial joy. He blessed Thais, who watched him through the bars, and then, without speaking a word, left the convent, his heart filled with peace because he had accomplished his mission. As he journeyed back to the desert, Paphnutius contemplated the magnificent isolation that awaited him, where he could devote himself entirely to the praises of God, undisturbed by the cares of the world. Meanwhile, Thais, secluded in her cell,…-
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PART THE FIRST
The chapter opens with a depiction of the ascetic life of hermits and cenobites near the Nile, emphasizing their dedication to chastity, temperance, and penitence, partly to atone for original sin. These devout individuals lived in self-imposed solitude, engaging in practices aimed at purifying the soul and body, often enduring extreme physical hardships as a form of spiritual discipline. The lives of these hermits were stark and defined by self-denial, yet they lived in close enough proximity to offer aid…-
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Thais
Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.-
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Chapters 6–7
Chapter 6: Paging Mr. Tushman When he goes with his mom to meet Mr. Tushman, August is a little giggly at first because he keeps thinking of all the butt jokes he and his family made. He kind of expects the principal to have a big rear end, but Mr. Tushman turns out to be a skinny, normal-looking old guy. When Mr. Tushman introduces himself, August looks at the ground to hide his face. The principal kneels down so August has to look at him, and they talk about the subjects August likes to study.… -
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Chapters 4–5
Chapter 4: Christopher’s House August first learns that he might attend a real school when he is playing at Christopher’s house. He overhears his mom mentioning it to Christopher’s mom and demands to know what she means. She said she thinks August is ready to go to school with other kids. August disagrees, and his dad backs him up. August climbs into his dad’s lap and whines that he wants to stick with homeschooling. He knows he is acting like a baby, but he cannot help it. Chapter 5:… -
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Chapter 3
August loves hearing about his own birth because his mom always makes it a funny story. Whenever she tells it, August and Via end up laughing uncontrollably. Nobody expected August to be born looking the way he looks. Via had been born a few years earlier, and her birth was completely normal. Because of this, nobody ran any special tests when August was in the womb. A couple of months before he was born, the doctors realized he had a cleft palate and a couple of other problems they called “small… -
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Chapters 1–2 Summary
As part 1 of Wonder begins, August Pullman explains that he is not normal. He likes the same things other ten-year-olds like, such as video games and ice cream and bike riding. But when he goes to the playground, other kids “run away screaming” at the sight of his face. August was born with severe medical problems that caused deformity to his facial features and skull. In public, people stare at him, or they work hard not to look at all. They never just treat him like everybody else. He says, After… - Previous 1 … 34 35
