The Revolt of the Angels (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. World ClassicBy Anatole France
Length10h 2m
About this audiobook
The Revolt of the Angels is Anatole France's late masterpiece of philosophical satire, a luminous and irreverent fiction in which celestial beings descend into modern Paris, read widely, reason freely, and begin to question divine authority. Blending comic fantasy, theological parody, and urbane classical allusion, the novel recasts the myth of Lucifer's rebellion as a meditation on power, knowledge, and institutional religion. Its elegant irony places it within the French tradition of Voltairean skepticism while also engaging the fin-de-siècle crisis of faith. Anatole France, born Jacques Anatole Thibault in 1844, was a novelist, critic, and public intellectual whose erudition was matched by a deep suspicion of dogma. His anticlericalism, humanism, and political engagement—most famously during the Dreyfus Affair—shaped his mature fiction. By the time he wrote this novel, France had refined a supple prose style capable of turning metaphysical speculation into social comedy. This book is recommended to readers who enjoy intellectually agile fiction, religious satire, and literature that questions authority without sacrificing wit or narrative charm. It rewards those interested in theology, politics, and the moral ambiguities of revolution.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (104)
Includes Amazon
GenreHumor, Fantasy
Length10 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Marianela (Annotated)
23CHAPTER XVIII
2Introduction
24CHAPTER XIX
3Synopsis
25CHAPTER XX
4Historical Context
26CHAPTER XXI
5Author Biography
27CHAPTER XXII
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6CHAPTER I
28CHAPTER XXIII
7CHAPTER II
29CHAPTER XXIV
8CHAPTER III
30CHAPTER XXV
9CHAPTER IV
31CHAPTER XXVI
10CHAPTER V
32CHAPTER XXVII
11CHAPTER VI
33CHAPTER XXVIII
12CHAPTER VII
34CHAPTER XXIX
13CHAPTER VIII
35CHAPTER XXX
14CHAPTER IX
36CHAPTER XXXI
15CHAPTER X
37CHAPTER XXXII
16CHAPTER XI
38CHAPTER XXXIII
17CHAPTER XII
39CHAPTER XXXIV
18CHAPTER XIII
40CHAPTER XXXV
19CHAPTER XIV
41Analysis
20CHAPTER XV
42Reflection
21CHAPTER XVI
43Memorable Quotes
22CHAPTER XVII
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