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G.K. Chesterton defined "larger than life." Born in 1874, he wrote novels, polemical essays,  and spirituality in a style characterized by paradox, wit, humor, humility, and wonder. Chesterton converted to Catholicism in 1922 and is best known for the mighty Orthodoxy, and the Father Brown detective stories. One cannot be neutral about so passionate a writer.

 One of the most insightful book about Francis of Assisi. Ideal for gift-giving, this beautiful new edition offers all of G. K. Chesterton’s insight, humor, and wit as he uncovers the real meaning of the life of the world’s most popular saint.

Preface

Chapter 1 The Problem of Saint Francis 1

Chapter 2 The World Saint Francis Found 9

Chapter 3 Francis the Fighter 25

Chapter 4 Francis the Builder 39

Chapter 5 Le Jongleur de Dieu 51

Chapter 6 The Little Poor Man 65

Chapter 7 The Three Orders 79

Chapter 8 The Mirror of Christ 93

Chapter 9 Miracles and Death 107

Chapter 10 The Testament of Saint Francis 121