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The Making Of A Saint: A Romance Of Mediaeval Italy

The Making Of A Saint: A Romance Of Mediaeval Italy

Maugham, W. Somerset
James, Gilbert

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ISBN10: 1163415618
ISBN13: 9781163415610
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Making of a Saint is a historical romance novel set in medieval Italy, written by the renowned British author W. Somerset Maugham. The story follows the life of a young man named Giulio, who is born into a poor family in the Italian countryside. Despite his humble beginnings, Giulio possesses a strong sense of morality and an unwavering devotion to God.As he grows older, Giulio becomes increasingly drawn to the Catholic Church and decides to become a monk. He travels to a nearby monastery, where he begins his training and studies under the guidance of the wise and compassionate Abbot. However, Giulio's journey is not without its challenges, as he must confront his own doubts and fears, as well as the corruption and hypocrisy of some of his fellow monks.As he progresses in his spiritual journey, Giulio becomes known for his piety and his ability to perform miracles. He gains a large following of devoted followers, and eventually becomes a candidate for sainthood. However, his path to sainthood is not an easy one, as he must navigate the complex politics of the Church and overcome the doubts and suspicions of those who oppose him.Throughout the novel, Maugham skillfully weaves together themes of faith, love, and redemption, creating a compelling and moving portrait of a man's spiritual journey. The Making of a Saint is a timeless tale of the power of faith and the human capacity for transformation, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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