Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset Hardcover Book

Description: Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Nobel Prize winner Sigrid Undset presents an acclaimed biography of St. Catherine of Siena, a seminal 14th century woman of the Catholic Church. Undsets biography of this remarkable saint is a compelling and inspirational read. Publisher Description Engage in Historical Biography at its Most CompellingSet in 14th century Medieval Europe, Catherine of Siena documents a path of humble servitude and devotion leading to some of the most pivotal decisions in the Christian world of that era. Nobel Prize-winning author Sigrid Undsets heartfelt biography portrays one of the most dynamic women ever to live.At a time when it was rare for women to gain power in society, Catherines dedication and focus drove her to play a prominent role in the Catholic Church. Recognizing her calling from an early age, she joined an informal group centered on Dominican spirituality and quickly gained notoriety as a mystic. She is well-known for influencing Pope Gregory XI to move from Avignon to Rome. She later strongly supported Pope Urban VI and remained a guiding voice in the church until her death in 1380. Catherines exemplary faithfulness, prayer, and service to the poor gained her recognition at the highest levels of the Church, and she was called upon as a peacemaker. Recently declared the patron saint of Europe, her holiness and knowledge continue to inspire all who read her story.Having extensively researched Medieval Europe for her seminal works of historical fiction, Sigrid Undset was uniquely qualified to study primary sources and breathe life into the biography of St Catherine. Her sensitivity to the devotional heart and unparalleled understanding of time and place is transporting as she paints an insightful portrait of this truly inspirational Christian woman. An uncommonly inspirational work, Catherine of Siena is well suited as a compelling read or a unique gift.This book is also available from Echo Point Books in paperback (ISBN 1635619971). Author Biography Sigrid Undset (1882 to 1949) was an renowned novelist who received the 1928 Nobel Prize for literature for her work Kristin Lavransdatter, a trilogy about the life of a Norwegian woman during the Middle Ages. She wrote Catherine of Sienna, one of the most acclaimed biographies of this saint, late in life, adding to her substantial corpus of over a dozen titles. Details ISBN 1635619963 ISBN-13 9781635619966 Title Catherine of Siena Author Sigrid Undset Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 338 Publisher Echo Point Books & Media, LLC GE_Item_ID:141542684; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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