A Saint or a Fool? St Francis’s Trust in the Novel Saint Francis by Nikos Kazantzakis Cover Image

Světec nebo blázen? Důvěra podle svatého Františka v románu Chuďásek Boží Nikose Kazantzakise
A Saint or a Fool? St Francis’s Trust in the Novel Saint Francis by Nikos Kazantzakis

Author(s): Marta Janíčková
Subject(s): Studies of Literature, Theology and Religion
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Minor, Kapucíni na Slovensku
Keywords: St Francis;Nikos Kazantzakis;novel Saint Francis;holiness;folly;

Summary/Abstract: The article A Saint or a Fool? examines the motif of trust in the novel called St Francis by the Greek writer of the first half of the twentieth century, Nikos Kazatzakis. It proves that trust is an essential element of experiencing franciscan spirituality that is based on the Father-child relationship. Based on the interpretation of the text the article searches for the origin and impact of trust and also analyzes the attitude of the character of St Francis of Assisi towards God´s presence in everything that is created.

  • Issue Year: 6/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 156-163
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Czech