From St. Francis To Dante: Translations From The Chronicle Of The Franciscan Salimbene, 1221-1288

""From St. Francis to Dante: Translations from the Chronicle of the Franciscan Salimbene, 1221-1288"" is a book that presents a collection of translated writings from the chronicle of the Italian Franciscan monk, Salimbene. The chronicle covers the period from 1221 to 1288 and provides a fascinating insight into the social, religious, and political life of medieval Italy. The book includes translations of Salimbene's accounts of the lives of St. Francis of Assisi and his followers, as well as his descriptions of the political and social upheavals that occurred during his lifetime. It also includes his observations on the cultural and intellectual developments of the period, including the emergence of the Italian vernacular literature and the works of Dante Alighieri. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval history, literature, and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the rich and complex history of Italy.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.