Theoretically-informed criticism of Donne's love poetry
Subtitle: towards a pluralist hermeneutics of faith
By: David Buck Beliles.
Series: Studies in literary criticism and theory ;; vol. 12
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang AG International Academic Publishers, Peter
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Donne, John, 1572-1631 -- Criticism and interpretation; Feminism and literature -- England -- History -- 17th century; Women and literature -- England -- History -- 17th century; Love poetry, English -- History and criticism; Pluralism (Social sciences) in literature; Sex role in literature; Faith in literature; Hermeneutics
Description: "John Donne's love poetry continues to generate substantial critical response. This study focuses on recent theoretically-informed approaches to the subject of Donne and criticizes the prevalent hermeneutics of suspicion. Offering alternative readings, the study argues for a pluralist approach to Donne's complex and often contradictory love poems. It also argues for a hermeneutics of faith, a recollection or restoration of meanings, as opposed to the demystification or unmasking that is typical of suspicious readings."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [141]-147).