Publisher's Synopsis
Fioretti Di S. Francesco presents a collection of legends and popular stories associated with Saint Francis of Assisi. This edition, based on the Florentine edition of 1718, has been corrected and improved using various ancient manuscripts and prints, offering a refined and authoritative version of these beloved tales.
The text celebrates the life and miracles of Saint Francis, emphasizing his virtues, his love for nature, and his devotion to God. The stories, often presented as moral lessons or parables, provide insights into Franciscan spirituality and the values of poverty, humility, and compassion. Readers will find inspiration in the simple yet profound narratives that have resonated with audiences for centuries.
This edition seeks to preserve the literary and spiritual heritage of the Fioretti, making it accessible to modern readers while retaining the charm and authenticity of the original sources. It serves as both a devotional work and a historical document, reflecting the enduring legacy of Saint Francis and his followers.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
