Publisher's Synopsis
Puritan and Anglican Studies in Literature is a book written by Edward Dowden. The book is a collection of essays that explore the literary works of Puritan and Anglican writers from the 16th and 17th centuries. The essays examine the religious and cultural contexts of the writers and their works, providing insights into the themes, motifs, and styles of their literature. The book is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on Puritan writers such as John Milton, John Bunyan, and Richard Baxter. The essays in this section analyze the Puritan worldview and its impact on literature, as well as the themes of sin, redemption, and salvation that are prevalent in Puritan literature. The second section of the book examines the works of Anglican writers such as John Donne, George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell. The essays in this section explore the religious and cultural contexts of Anglican literature, as well as the themes of love, mortality, and the nature of God that are central to Anglican writing. Overall, Puritan and Anglican Studies in Literature is a scholarly work that provides a comprehensive analysis of the literary works of two important religious movements in English literature. The book is an essential read for scholars and students of literature, history, and religious studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
