The Revolt of the Angels
by Anatole France
“The most dangerous weapon in the universe is a well-read angel.”
When a guardian angel spends too much time in a private library, he discovers the forbidden power of reason and decides to organize a celestial revolution. This sharp French satire pits ancient theology against modern intellect as a band of fallen spirits plots the ultimate coup d'état against the heavens.
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