![]() Throughout these travels and transformations, Charles searched for a vocation that would reflect his convictions and his experience of God. Charles of the Desert uses elements of fiction and poetry to follow him to Morocco, Syria, Israel, and Algeria, as he becomes a cavalry officer, explorer, geographer, pilgrim, Trappist monk, priest, abolitionist, translator, folklorist, hermit, fort-builder, and martyr. ![]() Born in 1858 to a family of French aristocrats, Charles was torn between his ambition to do great things and his desire for the hidden life, between public service and private prayer. It also explores Charles' profound respect for Muslims, his pioneering efforts at interfaith dialogue, and his commitment to live among Muslims as a "universal brother" known for his compassion and solidarity. Charles is an unusual and compelling figure and Charles of the Desert is unusual and compelling as well - different from nonfiction books which focus on instructing in or explaining these subjects. ![]() Summary: "Charles of the Desert is a novel-in-verse accompanying Charles de Foucauld, hermit and writer of "The Prayer of Abandonment," as he explores and adapts desert spirituality, monasticism, and contemplative prayer. Subject: Foucauld, Charles de,-1858-1916-Poetry. Title: Charles of the desert : a life in verse / William Woolfitt. ![]() Record 7 | Previous Record | MARC Display | Next Record | Īuthor: Woolfitt, William Kelley, 1974- author. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |