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The Breeze of the Desert

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antiquity comingofage egypt historical historicalfiction historicam historicfiction history monasticism novel

In the 6 century A.D. in Egypt a young man has his life completely turned upside down when he meets two monks. He realizes he, too, wishes to enter "the desert" - ie, the monastic life. But in the first ages of monasticism, the choices are multiple and Papnoute can't seem to find the model that suits him.All Rights Reserved

antiquity comingofage egypt historical historicalfiction historicam historicfiction history monasticism novel

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