Saint Francis ANNOTATION
A passionate and highly personal recreation of the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, by one of the great writers of our time.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Nikos Kazantzakis 1883ﾽ1956 was born in and lived in Greece most of his life. He was the author of poetry, plays, articles, and novels, including The Last Temptation of Christ, Zorba the Greek, and The Greek Passion.
SYNOPSIS
Kazantzakis infuses this tale with a fervent vision thatis uniquely his own, highlighting the saintﾽs heroic single-mindedness in the face of extreme physical and spiritual suffering. He portrays the saint as a great lover and inspiring leader, who embraced radical poverty in the face of many obstacles and temptations.
FROM THE CRITICS
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The publisher launches its new "Classics" line of Catholic literature with these five titles, which run the gamut from serious historical novels to humor. Eight volumes will be added annually. Each will cost from $10 to $15 and include new intros and discussion questions for teachers or book groups. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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