The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Gustave Flaubert

The Temptation of Saint Anthony

Gustave Flaubert

288 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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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 isolate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 33%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.61

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