Saint Francis of Assisi (Hendrickson Classic Biographies)

Chestertons Saint Francis of Assisi (11811226) is the popular biography of a beloved Christian saint and founder of the Franciscans, told by an equally beloved author and storyteller. It is an accessible, interesting and compelling story of a man known more by legend than fact. In this brilliant reflection on the poor friar of Assisi, G. K. Chesterton unfolds the life and times of St. Francis, from his conversion as a young man to his receiving of the stigmata at the end of his life. While many modern biographers stumble in their effort to grasp the essence of the saint, Chesterton shows that Francis entire lifehis prayer, his poverty, his asceticism, his love of creation, and all his eccentricitiesflowed from his profound love for Christ and all men.