The Life Of Robert Southwell: Poet And Martyr
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Christopher Devlin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, Green and Co, 1956
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Robert Southwell, a significant figure in English literature and religious history. It uncovers his journey as a poet, detailing the spiritual depth and artistic innovation present in his works. The narrative further presents the circumstances surrounding his persecution and ultimate martyrdom, offering a poignant account of faith and sacrifice during a turbulent era. Devlin's meticulous research illustrates the profound impact Southwell had on his contemporaries and subsequent generations of writers. This scholarly work argues for Southwell's enduring relevance, positioning him as both a literary master and a symbol of unwavering conviction.
Author: Christopher Devlin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, Green and Co, 1956
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Robert Southwell, a significant figure in English literature and religious history. It uncovers his journey as a poet, detailing the spiritual depth and artistic innovation present in his works. The narrative further presents the circumstances surrounding his persecution and ultimate martyrdom, offering a poignant account of faith and sacrifice during a turbulent era. Devlin's meticulous research illustrates the profound impact Southwell had on his contemporaries and subsequent generations of writers. This scholarly work argues for Southwell's enduring relevance, positioning him as both a literary master and a symbol of unwavering conviction.