Publisher's Synopsis
""The Making of a Saint: A Romance of Medieval Italy"" is a novel by the famous British author W. Somerset Maugham. The book is set in Italy during the Middle Ages and tells the story of a young man named Giulio, who is born into a family of wealthy merchants. Giulio is a devout Christian and dreams of becoming a saint. However, his family is more interested in making money than in religious pursuits, and they discourage him from pursuing his dream.Despite his family's objections, Giulio becomes a monk and begins his journey towards sainthood. He faces many challenges along the way, including temptation and doubt. However, he remains steadfast in his faith and eventually becomes a revered saint.The novel explores themes of religious devotion, temptation, and the conflict between material wealth and spiritual fulfillment. Maugham also provides a vivid portrayal of life in medieval Italy, including the political and social tensions of the time.Overall, ""The Making of a Saint"" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction, religious themes, and the works of W. Somerset Maugham.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.
