Faith and doubt
Subtitle: religion and secularization in literature from Wordsworth to Larkin
By: R.L. Brett.
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Macon, Ga
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
Subjects: English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.; English literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism.; Religious literature, English -- History and criticism.; Belief and doubt in literature.; Secularism in literature.; Religion in literature.; Faith in literature.
Description: This major new work from a leading authority touches on issues that are increasingly pertinent to the world today. Pairing great writers from each generation who typify the contrasts and concerns of their age, Professor Brett explores the complex interplay between faith and doubt in English literature since the Enlightenment. Not confining himself to a biographical and historical approach, he deploys his understanding of contemporary philosophy and ideology to throw a new light on often neglected areas.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-255) and index.