The Complete Francis of Assisi: His Life, The Complete Writings, and The Little Flowers

by Sweeney, Jon M. Sweeney (Editor)

There are many editions of the writings of St. Francis, and biographies about him, but here in one volume are both, plus the complete text of the late medieval work, The Little Flowers, which did more to establish the legend of the man than any other work. This "Paraclete Giants" edition includes the complete Road to Assisi, Paul Sabatier's ground-breaking and foundational biography of the saint, first published in French in 1894 and re-issued and expanded in 2002; the complete Francis in His Own Words: The Essential Writings; and The Little Flowers, thus offering the best introduction to St. Francis yet available between two covers. Other Paraclete Giants include The Complete Julian of Norwich and The Complete Introduction to the Devout Life, both translated and introduced by Fr. John-Julian, OJN.

477 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2019

Reviews

[Rebecca Lowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not middle school appropriate. As someone who knew nothing of Francis, this work was a great intro due to having the biography, his writings, and then the writings about him. He led an interesting life.