Louis De Wohl (1903–1961)
Author of The Quiet Light: A Novel About Saint Thomas Aquinas
About the Author
Works by Louis De Wohl
San Benito: ciudadelas de Dios 2 copies
Plunge into Life 1 copy
Feuer über den Meeren 1 copy
i follow my stars 1 copy
Het stille licht 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- von Wohl, Lajos Theodor Gaspar Adolf
- Other names
- Wohl, Ludwig von
- Birthdate
- 1903-01-24
- Date of death
- 1961-06-02
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Germany
- Birthplace
- Berlin, Germany
- Place of death
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Places of residence
- England, UK
- Occupations
- writer
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Reviews
Saint Joan The Girl Soldier
novelized life
Louis de Wohl captivates the reader as he follows Xavier's life from student days in Paris, through his meeting with Ignatius, his rather reluctant conversion, and his travels as one of the first Jesuits. The story takes the reader from Europe to Goa, India, Malaysia, Japan, and finally, to an island off the coast of China, where the exiled Xavier dies virtually alone. The book captures the dramatic struggles and inspiring zeal of this remarkable saint, giving at the same time an enthralling picture of the age in which he lived.… (more)
One of my favorite books by far! It is both fun to read and good to read. Because of this book I chose St. Francis Xavier as my Confrimation Saint.
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- Works
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- Members
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- Popularity
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- Rating
- 4.0
- Reviews
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- ISBNs
- 127
- Languages
- 9
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