Books are missing from the archbishop's shelves and the librarian is helpless to explain until the culprit is revealed: Arcade, the clergyman's guardian angel, has been educating himself. Immersion in works of philosophy and science has convinced Arcade that God is a cruel tyrant. Revolution is the only answer, and Arcade joins a host of fallen angels to mount a rebellion that proposes to install Satan on the throne of heaven. This 1914 novel by Nobel laureate Anatole France offers a brilliant satire of war, government, and religion. Published on the eve of World War I, the fable voices an ever-resonant protest against violence and despotism. The author's sense of humor brings a remarkably contemporary air to the Paradise Lost scenario, and stunning black-and-white illustrations by Frank C. Papé complement the tale's fantasy elements.
The Revolt of the Angels (Dover Thrift Editions)
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Author: France, Anatole
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 800759794973
Details:
Author: France, Anatole
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 176
Release Date: 18-02-2015
Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.0 x 1.7 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780486794976
