Project Gutenberg 2006-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 1407 Sabatier, Paul 1858 1928 Houghton, Louise Seymour 1838 1920 Houghton, Louise S. (Louise Seymour) Vie de S. François d'Assise. English Life of Saint Francis of Assisi Life of St. Francis of Assisi Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Victoria Woosley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" by Paul Sabatier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life and spiritual journey of St. Francis, exploring his transformation from a wealthy youth into a revered religious figure known for his profound love for God, humanity, and nature. The book aims to unveil the character of St. Francis, emphasizing his deep compassion and unique approach to faith that resonated with the common people of his time. The opening of the text begins with a reflection on the historical context of Assisi, where St. Francis was born. It recounts his early life as the son of a wealthy merchant, detailing his carefree youth characterized by indulgence and nobility. However, illness and encounters with poverty lead to a pivotal awakening in Francis, prompting him to question the meaning of his life. He grapples with his past pursuits of pleasure and glory, eventually sparking a transformative shift towards a life dedicated to God and serving the underprivileged. This initial section sets the stage for understanding the profound impact of his later teachings and the foundational experiences that shaped his legendary status. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Christian saints -- Biography Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226 BX Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 1165422 2025-08-08T06:17:02.480555 text/html 1187417 2006-07-08T08:06:24 text/html 525105 2025-08-08T06:17:22.205434 application/epub+zip 540058 2025-08-08T06:17:07.534549 application/epub+zip 532738 2025-08-08T06:17:05.333563 application/epub+zip 981031 2025-08-08T06:17:32.250432 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 890671 2025-08-08T06:17:20.222457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 852907 2022-09-09T05:51:56.532218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 967078 2025-08-08T06:17:00.176538 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 966503 2006-07-08T08:06:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 966798 2006-07-08T08:06:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21356 2025-08-08T06:17:32.423383 application/rdf+xml 15378 2025-08-08T06:17:05.951516 image/jpeg 3897 2025-08-08T06:17:05.651528 image/jpeg 379700 2006-07-08T08:06:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 426076 2006-07-08T08:06:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 379346 2006-07-08T08:06:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 488019 2025-08-08T06:17:02.559584 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia