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The Gods Are Athirst
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025686097
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Gods Are Athirst is a profound and chilling historical novel that delves into the darkest days of the French Revolution. Set in Paris during the Reign of Terror, the narrative follows Évariste Gamelin, a young and idealistic painter whose unwavering devotion to the principles of the Republic leads him to a seat on the Revolutionary Tribunal. As the fervor of the revolution intensifies, Gamelin's transformation from a gentle artist into a ruthless judge highlights the terrifying consequences of political fanaticism and the dehumanizing nature of absolute ideology.
Anatole France masterfully captures the atmosphere of a city gripped by suspicion, where the guillotine looms large and the line between patriot and traitor is perilously thin. Through a cast of diverse characters-from aristocratic holdouts to cynical opportunists-the novel explores the complex interplay of justice, mercy, and the visceral reality of power. The Gods Are Athirst remains a powerful critique of extremism and a poignant reflection on the fragile nature of humanity in the face of revolutionary zeal. It is widely considered one of the finest fictional treatments of the period, offering a vivid and haunting portrait of a society consuming itself in the name of virtue.
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