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    Over time, historians have interpreted the use of animal imagery in western folk and fairy tales as a means for providing entertainment and moral lessons to western society. However, many historians have different ideas about how animal imagery and stereotypes actually affect a society besides keeping away from wolves and bears and such. Dr. Jack Zipes, a professor of German and comparative literature, promotes in his paper, "What Makes a Repulsive Frog So Appealing: Memetics and Fairy Tales,” that

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    collecting purpose. Francesco I de’ Medici’s Studiolo could be marked as a sign of art as personal preference rather than being used on other larger perspectives. Following up his father Cosimo de’ Medici’s artistic projects, Francesco has led them to an ultimate conclusion and a glorious beginning. According to the name of Studiolo, we could infer that this is a place for collecting and displaying one’s rare, precious curiosities. The Studiolo was commissioned by Francesco I de’ Medici, who also

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    from serving Christianity to personal collecting purpose. Francesco I de’ Medici’s Studiolo could be marked as a sign of art as personal preference rather than being used on other larger perspectives. Following up his father Cosimo de’ Medici’s artistic projects, Francesco has led them to a ultimate conclusion and a glorious beginning. According to the name of Studiolo, we could infer that this is a place

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    St. Francis of Assisi was born in Umbria in the year 1182. He was a child every father hoped for, he was filled with life, a determined and courageous individual. He was gifted with rather good looks, qualities that attracted friends and a gift of leadership. His father was an extremely wealthy merchant in Assisi. But this son, his favourite, was the one who broke Peter Bernardone’s heart. The boy turned on his father, and in a vicious event that eventually resulted into a public scene. St. Francis

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    St. Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, duchy of Spoleto, Italy in 1181. His Father was a wealthy cloth merchant who owned farmland around Assisi. In his early years, he was spoiled, indulging himself with fine food, wine, and wild celebrations. By 14 he was already a rebellious teenager who drank, partied and broke a lot of rules. But he was also known to be charming and for his vanity. Francis learned the skills for archery, wrestling, and horsemanship. His dream was to be a Knight. With taking

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    Saint Francis of Assisi is a very inspiring man originally known as Francesco.He was an italian roman catholic friar,which is a member of any religious group of men,and a preacher.He was born in 1181 or 1182,there is no specific records of the specific day or year that he was born,in Assisi,Italy.Sadly he did pass at the young age of 44 or 45,again there is no specific age for Saint Francis.His date of death was October 3,1226 in Assisi,Italy In Assisi,Italy during Saint francis’s time a wave of

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    The poor man of Assisi, Francis, had little education and lacked literacy skills, but these shortcomings did not become an obstacle in sharing the important message of the gospel. “He was not a scholarly saint like Augustine or Thomas Aquinas.” Yet, Francis’ dedication touched many through his religious writings and compilation of poems, songs and prayers. “Francis was not a gifted student as a child and he received no university or seminary degree. His conversion experience came in the form of

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    Medieval Sourcebook: The Rule of the Franciscan Order is a source found at Fordham University online sourcebooks. The source has as the main focus “The Rule of the Franciscan Order”. It gives details in regards to the history of the founding of the order and what was the major contribution of St. Francis in establishing “the order of the lesser brothers”. St. Francis was the lead figure which made him a venerable personality in the Middle Ages. The Franciscan order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi

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    Saint Francis of Assisi biography Saint Francis was born c. 1181 in Assisi, duchy of Spoleto, Italy. Francis’s death was October 2, 1226 in Assisi, Italy. He was known as the saint who left behind a life of luxury who devoted his life to God after hearing the call from him to rebuild the church and live a life of poverty. When he was young St Francis was a drinker and partier. He fought in the battle between Assisi and Perugia and was captured and spent almost a year in prison, he was in prison simply

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    Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, better known as St. Francis of Assisi (Assisi, July 5, 1182 1 - October 3, 1226), was a Catholic friar from Italy. After a restless and worldly youth, turned to a religious life of complete poverty, founding a mendicant Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans, who renewed Catholicism of his time. With the habit of itinerant preaching, when the religious of his time used to set up in monasteries, and with his belief that the Gospel should be

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