Poetry And Life: An Anthology Of English Catholic Poetry
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
At the intersection of faith and verse, Poetry and Life: An Anthology of English Catholic Poetry presents a rich and carefully curated gathering of poetry rooted in the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition of England. Compiled by the distinguished publisher and theologian F. J. Sheed, this volume brings together works that illuminate the deep bond between Catholic belief and the English literary imagination, spanning centuries of devotion, contemplation, and artistic expression. The anthology chronicles voices both celebrated and lesser-known, weaving a tapestry of verse that speaks to the universal human experience through the prism of Catholic faith. Sheed, co-founder of the influential Catholic publishing house Sheed & Ward, argues through his editorial vision that poetry and religious life are not merely compatible but mutually sustaining — each enriching the other in profound and lasting ways. The collection stands as a significant document of Catholic literary culture in the English-speaking world, offering readers not only aesthetic pleasure but theological depth. Whether one approaches it as a devotional companion or a work of literary history, this anthology leaves an indelible question lingering in the mind: how much of England's greatest poetry has been quietly shaped by the cadence of Catholic prayer?
Author: F. J. Sheed
Format: Hardback
Published: 1942, Sheed & Ward
Genre: Anthology
Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
At the intersection of faith and verse, Poetry and Life: An Anthology of English Catholic Poetry presents a rich and carefully curated gathering of poetry rooted in the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition of England. Compiled by the distinguished publisher and theologian F. J. Sheed, this volume brings together works that illuminate the deep bond between Catholic belief and the English literary imagination, spanning centuries of devotion, contemplation, and artistic expression. The anthology chronicles voices both celebrated and lesser-known, weaving a tapestry of verse that speaks to the universal human experience through the prism of Catholic faith. Sheed, co-founder of the influential Catholic publishing house Sheed & Ward, argues through his editorial vision that poetry and religious life are not merely compatible but mutually sustaining — each enriching the other in profound and lasting ways. The collection stands as a significant document of Catholic literary culture in the English-speaking world, offering readers not only aesthetic pleasure but theological depth. Whether one approaches it as a devotional companion or a work of literary history, this anthology leaves an indelible question lingering in the mind: how much of England's greatest poetry has been quietly shaped by the cadence of Catholic prayer?