The Gods are Athirst

Name: The Gods are Athirst
Author: Anatole France

The Gods Are Athirst is a novel by Anatole France, published in 1922. The story follows the character of Jupiter, who has grown bored with his role as king of the gods and decides to leave Mount Olympus to explore the world. Along the way, he encounters various mortals and deities, including the goddess Venus, who becomes his lover. The novel explores themes of power, morality, and the nature of the divine. France's writing is characterized by his wit and satire, as well as his ability to create vivid characters and settings. The Gods Are Athirst is considered one of France's most important works, and it continues to be studied and admired by scholars and readers today.

By Anatole France · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 29 chapters · 88,558 words

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Evariste Gamelin, painter, pupil of David, member of the Section du Pont-Neuf, formerly Section Henri IV, had betaken himself at an early hour in the morning to the old church of the Barnabites, which for three years, since 21st May 1790, had served as meeting-place for the General Assembly of the Section. The church stood in a narrow, gloomy square, not far from the gates of the Palais de Justice. On the facade, which consisted of two of the Classical orders superimposed and was decorated with inverted brackets and flaming urns, blackened by the weather and disfigured by the hand of man, the religious emblems had been battered to pieces, while above the doorway had been inscribed in black letters the Republican catchword of "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity or Death."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anatole France
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Drama
Length: 88,558 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 1,400 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set during the French Revolution, detailing the experiences and conflicts of fictitious characters during that era.
Political Fiction — It deals heavily with the politics of the French Revolution, the emergence of radical ideologies, and the terror that followed.
Philosophical Fiction — It examines complex themes such as morality, religion, and the human condition, using its historical context to delve into numerous philosophical queries.
Psychological Fiction — It explores the psychological depths of its characters, particularly the protagonist Evariste Gamelin who undergoes a drastic mental and emotional transformation.