The Gods Are Athirst - Hardcover

""The Gods Are Athirst"" is a historical novel written by the French author Anatole France. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the life of a young artist named �����variste Gamelin. �����variste is a passionate supporter of the Revolution and becomes involved in the radical politics of the time. He becomes a member of the Revolutionary Tribunal and participates in the executions of those deemed enemies of the Revolution. However, as the Reign of Terror intensifies, �����variste begins to question the morality of his actions and the direction of the Revolution. He falls in love with a young woman named �����lodie, who is a Royalist sympathizer, and the two struggle to reconcile their opposing views. Ultimately, �����variste is arrested and sentenced to death, and the novel ends with his execution. ""The Gods Are Athirst"" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of political extremism and the human cost of revolution.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.