Francis of Assisi: The Life

by Augustine Thompson

Book Overview

This elegant and accessible biography of one of Catholicism's most beloved saints was originally published as Part 1 of Francis of Assisi: A New Biography by Augustine Thompson, O.P. It stands alone as a richly informed portrait of a man whose complex faith and commitment continue to inspire today. An introduction by Thompson places his biography in the context of continuing discussions about Francis's legacy, particularly the new Pope's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801479061
• ISBN13: 9780801479069
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher