Excerpt from The Jackdaw of Rheims
Jackdaw sat on the Cardinal's chair Bishop and abbot and prior were there; Many a monk, and many a friar.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of a mischievous jackdaw that finds itself at the center of a grand feast held by the Cardinal Archbishop of Rheims. The jackdawââ â¢s antics, including the theft of the Cardinalââ â¢s precious turquoise ring, lead to a chaotic search and a powerful curse levied against the culprit. However, the story takes a surprising turn when the jackdaw, now feeble and repentant, returns the ring, leading to the Cardinalââ â¢s forgiveness and the jackdawââ â¢s ultimate canonization as a saint. Through its humorous and fantastical narrative, the book explores themes of redemption, divine justice, and the unexpected paths to salvation. The author crafts a vivid portrait of medieval life, revealing the rituals, beliefs, and social hierarchies of the era. The story serves as a charming and thought-provoking meditation on the power of forgiveness and the possibility of finding grace in the most unlikely of places. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333659905_0
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333659905
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333659905
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar