Publisher's Synopsis
The World's Own Book: Or The Treasury Of A Kempis (1895) is a collection of writings by Thomas ������ Kempis, a German-Dutch monk and writer of the late medieval period. The book is edited and translated by Percy Fitzgerald, an English author and biographer. The collection includes selections from Kempis' most famous work, The Imitation of Christ, as well as lesser-known writings such as The Soliloquy of the Soul and The Valley of Lilies. The book is divided into sections on topics such as humility, prayer, and the love of God. Fitzgerald's introduction provides background information on Kempis and his writings. The World's Own Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Christian spirituality and the history of religious writing.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.
