Saint Francis

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.