The Christian Tradition in English Literature: Poetry, Plays, and Shorter Prose by Paul Cavill


The Christian Tradition in English Literature: Poetry, Plays, and Shorter Prose
Title : The Christian Tradition in English Literature: Poetry, Plays, and Shorter Prose
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ISBN : 0310255155
ISBN-10 : 9780310255154
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 512
Publication : First published May 1, 2007

* Wide chronological coverage of English literature, especially texts found in the Norton, Oxford, Blackwell and other standard anthologies * Short, punchy essays that engage with the texts, the critics, and literary and social issues * Background and survey articles * Glossaries of Bible themes, images and narratives * Annotated bibliography and questions for class discussion or personal reflection * Scholarly yet accessible, jargon-free approach -- ideal for school and university students, book groups and general readers Created for readers who may be unfamiliar with the Bible, church history or theological development, it offers an understanding of Christianity's key concepts, themes, images and characters as they relate to English literature up to the present day.