The Temptation of St. Anthony

Gustave Flaubert's "The Temptation of St. Anthony" is a profound exploration of spiritual conflict, narrated through a series of vivid, surreal visions that encapsulate the struggles of St. Anthony, a Christian monk, against the forces of temptation. Written in a free and lyrical style, the work combines poetic imagery with philosophical inquiry, creating a tapestry of existential anguish and divi...