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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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!
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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.
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.