The Diary Of A Saint (1902)

The Diary of a Saint is a novel written by Arlo Bates and published in 1902. The book is a fictional diary that follows the life of a young man named Francis Sales who aspires to become a saint. The story is set in the late 19th century and takes place in the United States.The novel is divided into three parts, each covering a different phase in Francis's life. The first part follows Francis as a young man, struggling to find his place in the world and searching for a way to live a life of meaning and purpose. He eventually discovers his calling as a religious leader and begins to devote his life to helping others.The second part of the book follows Francis as he becomes more involved in the religious community and tries to navigate the challenges of being a leader. He faces opposition from some members of the community who are skeptical of his intentions and methods.The final part of the book follows Francis as he faces his own mortality and reflects on his life and legacy. He grapples with the idea of what it means to be a saint and whether he has truly lived up to that ideal.Throughout the book, Bates explores themes of faith, morality, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The Diary of a Saint is a thought-provoking and introspective novel that offers a unique perspective on the life of a religious leader.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.