Booklist calls this massively monumental, yet readable biography of Saint Francis of Assisi, "a classic vita". Helen Moak's translation of this masterpiece is excellent as it includes the "scenic details from the late 12th to early 13th century Umbria that Fortini knows so astonishingly well".--Best Sellers.
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Booklist calls this massively monumental, yet readable biography of Saint Francis of Assisi, "a classic vita". Helen Moak's translation of this masterpiece is excellent as it includes the "scenic details from the late 12th to early 13th century Umbria that Fortini knows so astonishingly well".--Best Sellers.
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Add this copy of Francis of Assisi to cart. $7.48, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Crossroad Publishing.
Add this copy of Francis of Assisi to cart. $29.99, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1981 by Seabury Press.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
Add this copy of Francis of Assisi to cart. $39.99, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Industries of S.W.FL. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Myers, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Crossroads Press.
Add this copy of Francis of Assisi to cart. $50.00, good condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Crossroad.
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Good. 720p. A thick brown cloth hardcover ex-library book in original binding. No exterior library markings. Label on rear endpaper; stamp on title page. Otherwise very good condition with text clean and binding tight. A Translation of Nova Vita di San Francesco by Helen Moak. Uncommon in hardcover!
Add this copy of Francis of Assisi to cart. $89.79, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Crossroads Press.
Add this copy of Francis of Assisi to cart. $125.00, like new condition, Sold by Abacus Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsford, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Crossroad Publishing Co..
This book is one of the finest works available on Francis of Assisi. Not only do you get a very good historical account of Francis's life, but he is placed within his cultural and historical setting. Fortini is an Italian scholar who has written much on Assisi, In this translation Moab adapted Fortini's work for the English reader and has succeeded magnificently in giving us a very readable book. If Francis of Assisi interests you don't miss out on this volume even if the price seems fairly high.
