Scripture and the English poetic imagination
A highly acclaimed professor of literature opens up the treasury of biblical tradition among the English poets, both past and present, showing them to be fine interpreters of Scripture who are well attuned to its music.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Grand Rapids
Baker Academic
2019
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| In: | Year: 2019 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Jeffrey, David L., 1941-, Scripture and the English poetic imagination] (2020) (Bowen, Deborah C.)
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
English language
/ Poetry
/ Bible
/ History
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| Further subjects: | B
Electronic books
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| Summary: | A highly acclaimed professor of literature opens up the treasury of biblical tradition among the English poets, both past and present, showing them to be fine interpreters of Scripture who are well attuned to its music. Intro -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Poetry and the Voice of God -- Part 1: Medieval Poetry and the Bible -- 2. Paraphrase and Theater -- 3. Quotation and Inflection -- 4. Egyptian Gold -- 5. Irony and Misreading -- Part 2: Scripture and the English Poetic Imagination after the Reformation -- 6. Poetry in Preaching, Prayer, and Pastoral Care -- 7. Habitual Music -- 8. Conclusion and Form for the Personal in Modern Poetry -- 9. The Conversion Poems of Margaret Avison -- 10. Meditation and Gratitude -- 11. Epiphanies of a Father's Love -- Epilogue -- Index -- Back Cover. |
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| Item Description: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (183 pages) |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4934-1689-9 |