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Saint Francis

Nikos Kazantzakis
Greek. Ο Φτωχούλης του Θεού · 1956
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book is an artistic biography of Saint Francis of Assisi, written in the form of memoirs by his closest disciple, Brother Leo.
  • The work explores the inner world and spiritual quests of Saint Francis, portraying him as a man striving for absolute poverty and union with God.
  • Kazantzakis uses rich and poetic language to convey the atmosphere of medieval Italy and the spiritual experiences of the main character.
  • The book touches on themes of self-denial, love for one's neighbor and nature, as well as struggles with inner demons and doubts.
  • The work emphasizes the radical and revolutionary ideas of Saint Francis, which challenged the norms of the church and society of his time.
Saint Francis
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Date of publication: 4 September 2024
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Author: 
Nikos Kazantzakis
Original title: Greek. Ο Φτωχούλης του Θεού · 1956
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