Publisher's Synopsis
""Fenelon: His Friends And His Enemies, 1651-1715"" is a historical biography written by Ella Katharine Sanders and published in 1901. The book tells the story of Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon, a French archbishop, theologian, and writer who lived during the 17th and 18th centuries. The biography explores Fenelon's life and works, including his role as a spiritual advisor to the Duke of Burgundy, his involvement in the Quietist controversy, and his literary contributions, such as his famous work ""The Adventures of Telemachus."" The book also delves into the relationships Fenelon had with his contemporaries, both friends and enemies. Sanders examines the political and religious climate of the time, and how it affected Fenelon's life and career. Overall, ""Fenelon: His Friends And His Enemies, 1651-1715"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of France's most influential thinkers and religious figures.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.
