Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi by Candide Chalippe is a comprehensive biography of one of the most revered and beloved saints in the Catholic Church. The book delves into the life of Saint Francis, from his humble beginnings as the son of a wealthy cloth merchant to his eventual renunciation of his worldly possessions and his lifelong commitment to poverty, humility, and service to God.Chalippe explores the many legends and stories surrounding Saint Francis, including his famous encounter with a leper, his preaching to the birds, and his stigmata. The author also examines the impact that Saint Francis had on the Church and on the world, including his founding of the Franciscan order and his influence on the development of Christian art and literature.Throughout the book, Chalippe draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, biographies, and hagiographies, to paint a vivid and detailed portrait of Saint Francis and his times. The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi is an essential read for anyone interested in the life of this remarkable saint and the enduring legacy he left behind.1917. This life of St. Francis of Assisi is not only well-written and reliable withal, but also instructive, elevating and inspiring. The facts and legends mentioned are drawn from the oldest and most reliable sources. The abundance of incidents and anecdotes not to be found elsewhere make the volume eminently interesting, while the reflections and applications which the author now and then interweaves with the narrative are so replete with practical hints on spiritual life, that they will undoubtedly produce the best spiritual results in the reader.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
