Followers of St. Francis

Four Plays of the Early Franciscan

von Laurence Housman

82 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Followers of St. Francis: Four Plays of the Early Franciscan" is a compelling collection of dramatic works by Laurence Housman that explores the spiritual lives and profound struggles of the early members of the Franciscan Order. Through four distinct plays-"Cure of Souls," "Lovers Meeting," "The Fool's Errand," and "The Last Disciple"-Housman brings to life the simplicity, devotion, and challenges faced by those who chose to follow the path of Saint Francis of Assisi. The narratives focus on the core tenets of the Franciscan movement, including the embrace of poverty and the pursuit of a humble life in service to others. Housman's writing captures the historical atmosphere of the 13th century while emphasizing the timeless human elements of faith and sacrifice. As a prominent figure in 20th-century drama, Housman employs lyrical dialogue and sensitive characterizations to portray the internal and external conflicts of the friars. This work is an essential piece of religious literature, providing a nuanced look at the early days of one of Christianity's most significant movements and the enduring spiritual legacy of its followers. Its blend of historical insight and dramatic artistry makes it a valuable resource for those interested in medieval history, theology, and classic English drama.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025659046
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: British Library, Historical Print Editions