The Life of St. Philip Neri by Mrs. Anne Hope is a classic 19th-century biography of Saint Philip Neri, a prominent figure in Rome during the Counter-Reformation and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. The biography details the life and work of Saint Philip, known for his joyful and down-to-earth spiritual approach, as well as his role in reforming the Church and inspiring through his uplifting spirituality.