Reluctant Saint by Donald Spoto
Acclaimed biographer Donald Spoto strips away the legends from the life of Francis of Assisi to reveal the true story of a man who has too often been obscured by pious iconography. Drawing on unprecedented access to unexplored archives, plus Francis's own letters, Spoto places Francis within the context of the multifaceted ecclesiastical, political, and social forces of medieval Italy, casting new light on Francis and showing how his emphasis on charity as the heart of the Gospel's message helped him pioneer a new social movement. This nuanced portrait reveals the multifaceted character of a man who can genuinely be said to have changed the course of history.Donald Spoto is the best-selling author of Alfred Hitchcock, Tennessee Williams, Laurence Olivier, Marlene Dietrich, Ingrid Bergman, and Audrey Hepburn biographies. He resides near Copenhagen, Denmark, with his husband, Danish artist and school administrator Ole Flemming Larsen.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780142196250 |
| ISBN 10 | 0142196258 |
| Title | Reluctant Saint |
| Author | Donald Spoto |
| Series | Compass Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. |
| Year published | 2003-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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