The English cult of literature : devoted readers, 1774-1880 /
McKelvy, William R.,1967-
Charlottesville ; London : University of Virginia Press,
2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Orthodox narratives of literary sacralization -- Zealous protestants in literature: Lowth, Warton, and Percy -- Entertaining salvation: Scott's Jovial priests -- Common things hallowed: Keble and Macaulay -- Primitive traditions and modern readers: Gladstone's Homer -- Clerical fictions: Eliot's Scribal authority.
English literature
Religion and literature
Religion in literature.