St. Antony and the Beggar (1972) juxtaposes a variety of styles and moods, from dark introspection and violence outbursts to sequences of prayerful hope. A...

St. Antony and the Beggar (1972) juxtaposes a variety of styles and moods, from dark introspection and violence outbursts to sequences of prayerful hope. A lively waltz also recurs in the varied and engaging narrative. After a stormy climax is reached, the closing section is serene and spacious.