Fenelon

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Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon, a significant figure in French intellectual history, is the focus of this biography, which details his life from his education at the College of St. Sulpice to his role as a spiritual advisor. Known for his piety and social justice advocacy, Fenelon’s involvement in the Quietist controversy is explored, alongside analyses of his major works, including the classic novel The Adventures of Telemachus. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of Fenelon's influence on French culture and his enduring legacy as a religious thinker.