num_pages: 335
description: Despite their importance the poems of St. Thrse of Lisieux are among the least known of her writings previously available only in highly edited selections. Here for the first time in English is the complete collection of Thrses poetry faithfully translated from the French critical edition by Donald Kinney O.C.D. Also included are a preface by Jean Guitton a general introduction to Thrses spiritual and poetic development and individual introductions to each of the poems indicating its background and significance. The volume closes with the French text of the poems and an index to their major themes and images. Together with the ICS editions of Thrse of Lisieuxs Story of a Soul Last Conversations Letters Plays and Prayers this is an indispensable work for all who love the life and spiritual message of the greatest saint of modern times.Poems are faithfully translated from the French critical edition. Both French and English texts are provided with 6 photos.
language: English
title: The Poetry of Saint Therese of Lisieux
publisher: ICS Publications