Length10h 46m
About this audiobook
The Vinegar Saint is a historical novel written by Hughes Mearns that tells the story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The novel begins with the early life of Francis, a young man who is the son of a wealthy cloth merchant. Despite his privileged upbringing, Francis is troubled by the suffering and poverty that he sees around him. He begins to question the materialism and selfishness of his own life, and eventually he decides to devote himself to a life of poverty and service to others. Francis becomes a wandering monk, preaching a message of love, compassion, and humility. He attracts a group of followers, who become known as the Franciscans. Over time, the Franciscan order grows and spreads throughout Italy and beyond. One of the most famous stories about St. Francis is the legend of the "Vinegar Saint." According to the legend, Francis once encountered a peasant who was carrying a basket of rotten grapes. The peasant offered Francis a drink of vinegar, and Francis accepted it gratefully, praising God for the sour taste. The novel explores the many facets of St. Francis's life and his legacy, including his deep love of nature, his dedication to the poor, and his radical vision of Christianity. It also examines the challenges that Francis and his followers faced, including opposition from the Church and the temptations of materialism. "The Vinegar Saint" is a moving and inspiring portrait of a remarkable historical figure. Mearns's prose is lyrical and evocative, bringing to life the beauty and wonder of St. Francis's world. The novel is a tribute to the enduring legacy of this beloved saint, and a reminder of the power of love, compassion, and humility in our own lives.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Literary Classics
Length10 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ILLUSTRATIONS
18XV THE LADY OF THE INTERRUPTION
2BOOK ONE The Golden Child
19BOOK THREE
3I LEGS
20XVI RATS!
4II GYPSIES!
21XVII AN UNEXPECTED BINGLE
5III THE OLD PAPER MILL
22XVIII A PARABLE OF IGNORANCE
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6IV “THAT NOT IMPOSSIBLE SHE”
23XIX TOBOGGANING
7V BARDEK
24XX A CONNOISSEUR OF JOY
8VI LIBERTÉ, EGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ
25XXI EVE’S CHOICE
9VII A “FRENCH DAY” AT NIGHT
26XXII TOP-O’-THE-HILL
10VIII “MY THEORY IS ——”
27BOOK FOUR Canaan
11IX “BONG-JOUR”
28XXIII MY LORD AND EKE MY MASTER
12X HONORIFICABILITUDINITATIBUS
29XXIV THE HOLD-UP
13BOOK TWO The Hidden River
30XXV DAGO
14XI SIXTEEN
31XXVI THE BIOLOGIST AND THE PURITAN
15XII MIXED RENDEZVOUS
32XXVII TZOO-OOM!
16XIII TOPIC NUMBER FOUR
33XXVIII THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
17XIV A MORRIS DAY
34XXIX “STRAIGHT! STRAIGHT! STRAIGHT! STRAIGHT!”
