St. Francis of Assisi: The Legend and the Life

by Michael Robson

Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

271.302

Genres

Publication

Continuum (2002), Edition: 1, 320 pages

Description

Instead of simply narrating the life of the saint, Robson looks at Francis through the thoughts and writings of those who knew him: his parents, the local bishop, Pope Innocent III, Cardinal Ugolino, Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Clare. What emerges is a new understanding of the saint.

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

320 p.; 5.98 inches

ISBN

0826465080 / 9780826465085

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