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“Thaïs” is a lyric comedy in three acts and seven scenes by Jules Massenet, with a libretto by Louis Gallet, based on the novel by Anatole France. Set in Roman Egypt, the opera tells the story of a Cenobite monk, Athanaël, who attempts to convert Thaïs, a beautiful and hedonistic courtesan, to Christianity. His initial desire to save her soul evolves into an obsession, highlighting the conflict between spiritual devotion and earthly desires. This edition presents the complete libretto, allowing readers to follow the intricate plot and appreciate the beauty of the language alongside Massenet's evocative music. ""Thaïs"" remains a captivating work, exploring themes of faith, love, and redemption, and showcasing Massenet's skill in crafting memorable melodies and dramatic scenes. Its enduring popularity ensures its place in the operatic repertoire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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