See the Virgin Blest: The Virgin Mary in English Poetry - Hardcover

Spurr, B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1403974926 ISBN 13: 9781403974921

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007

Synopsis

This is a fascinating literary-critical study of the ways the Virgin Mary has been presented in English poetry, from the later Middle Ages to today. Ranging across a vast variety of approaches to this timeless topic, Spurr shows how poets have spoken of their own beliefs and preoccupations (and of their cultures and their historical periods) in giving poetic expression to the most famous woman in history. Spurr's ground-breaking account is a 'must read' for anyone interested in the history of poetry, of religious verse and of representations of the eternal feminine in literature.

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Review:

'Barry Spurr's new book combines meticulous literary analyses with theological insight...This is the work of a learned, experienced and sensitive literary critic with an excellent understanding of the contribution literature can make to theological shifts and religious practice.' - David Jasper, Literature and Theology

Synopsis:

This is a fascinating literary-critical study of the ways the Virgin Mary has been presented in English poetry, from the later Middle Ages to today. It includes several focused studies (at least one per period) on a particular poet and his/her representation of the Virgin, blending historical, theological and cultural issues with the dominant literary-critical approach.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1403974926
• ISBN 13: 9781403974921
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 266