England's Antiphon
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: George Macdonald, Ll.D.
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN & Co PUBLISHERS, 1869
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn boards with some marks and specks. Aged spine. Bumping on corners. Light foxing on book block. Clean text.
This scholarly work presents a comprehensive survey of English sacred verse, tracing its evolution through various historical periods. It uncovers the spiritual and cultural currents that shaped the nation's devotional poetry, illustrating the profound impact of faith on literary expression. The author meticulously details the contributions of significant poets, offering insightful commentary on their stylistic innovations and theological perspectives. Readers will find a rich tapestry of hymns and spiritual songs, accompanied by an academic analysis that illuminates their enduring power and beauty. This volume argues for the central role of religious sentiment in the development of English poetic tradition, making it an essential resource for students of literature and theology alike.
Author: George Macdonald, Ll.D.
Binding: Hardback
Published: MACMILLAN & Co PUBLISHERS, 1869
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn boards with some marks and specks. Aged spine. Bumping on corners. Light foxing on book block. Clean text.
This scholarly work presents a comprehensive survey of English sacred verse, tracing its evolution through various historical periods. It uncovers the spiritual and cultural currents that shaped the nation's devotional poetry, illustrating the profound impact of faith on literary expression. The author meticulously details the contributions of significant poets, offering insightful commentary on their stylistic innovations and theological perspectives. Readers will find a rich tapestry of hymns and spiritual songs, accompanied by an academic analysis that illuminates their enduring power and beauty. This volume argues for the central role of religious sentiment in the development of English poetic tradition, making it an essential resource for students of literature and theology alike.