In Praise of Disobedience: Clare of Assisi, a Novel

by Dacia Maraini

Book Overview

An author receives a mysterious e-mail begging her to tell the story of Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian saint. At first annoyed by the request, the author begins to research Saint Clare and becomes captivated by her life. We too are transported into the strange and beautiful world of medieval Italy, witnessing the daily rituals of convent life. At the center of that life is Saint Clare, a subversive and compelling figure full of contradictions:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 197883392X
• ISBN13: 9781978833920
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"