Christian Bobin's 'Francesco e l'infinitamente piccolo' Reimagines St. Francis of Assisi
On October 4, Italy celebrates its patron saint, San Francesco d'Assisi. His enduring influence is captured in the Cantico delle Creature, the earliest known text in the Italian vernacular, which expresses gratitude stemming from his own hardships. In his book Francesco e l'infinitamente piccolo, French poet Christian Bobin presents a nuanced view of Francis, portraying him as a multifaceted individual who engages with nature and represents dualities. Bobin's philosophical prose highlights Francis's ties to both childhood and the cosmos. The article suggests a visit to Assisi, featuring the Basilica di San Francesco adorned with Giotto's frescoes, the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli where the Cantico was written, and the Basilica di Santa Chiara d'Assisi.
Fatti principali
- October 4 is the feast day of San Francesco d'Assisi, Italy's patron saint.
- The Cantico delle Creature, also called Cantico di Frate Sole, is considered the first text in the Italian vernacular.
- Christian Bobin is a French poet and author of Francesco e l'infinitamente piccolo.
- Bobin portrays Francis as both a holy image and a dirty image, and as a dog and a donkey.
- Francis speaks with swallows, wolves, sparrows, and larks, and with the entire universe.
- Bobin's book is described as pure poetry, not a hagiography or biography.
- Assisi in Umbria is recommended for its Basilica di San Francesco with Giotto's frescoes.
- The Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli in Porziuncola is where Francis composed the Cantico.
Entità
Artisti
- San Francesco d'Assisi
- Christian Bobin
- Giotto
- Chiara
- Francesca Bertuglia
Istituzioni
- Basilica di San Francesco
- Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Basilica di Santa Chiara d'Assisi
- MIfacciodiCultura
- Artspecialday
Luoghi
- Assisi
- Italy
- Umbria
- Porziuncola