"The Hidden Servants and Other Very Old Stories" by Francesca Alexander is a treasury of Italian folklore and legends, where themes of faith, humility, and the divine presence in everyday life are beautifully explored through stories and poems. The book begins with an introduction that describes Alexander's connection to Italian culture and her desire to preserve the legends and traditions she encountered in her youth by recounting them to children. The first story, "The Hidden Servants," introduces a hermit longing to understand his soul's worth, leading to an encounter with a mountebank, highlighting grace, redemption, humility, and hidden virtue as key themes.
The Hidden Servants and Other Very Old Stories
By Francesca Alexander
Discover Italian legends, where faith and humility lead to divine encounters and the celebration of ordinary lives.
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2015-01-12
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About the AuthorFrancesca Alexander also known as Fanny Alexander, was an American expatriate illustrator, author, folklorist, and translator.
Francesca Alexander also known as Fanny Alexander, was an American expatriate illustrator, author, folklorist, and translator.
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