{"product_id":"going-to-extremes-in-biblical-rewritings-radical-literary-retellings-of-biblical-tropes-9783110781847","title":"Going to Extremes in Biblical Rewritings: Radical Literary Retellings of Biblical Tropes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive matrix for surveying the literary treatment of biblical tropes, tracing the reception and treatment of key figures and themes from the earliest times to contemporary writers. It examines the output of specific rewriters and groups other writers under particular headings to identify common characteristics and unique features in their approach to biblical tropes. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: De Gruyter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book aims to provide a comprehensive framework for examining the literary portrayal of biblical tropes across different eras. It offers a sweeping overview of the literary reception of the Bible, spanning from its earliest origins to contemporary writers like Jeanette Winterson and Colm Tóibín. The book delves into the literary treatment of key biblical figures, including the Book of Job, the character of Uriah in the David and Bathsheba narrative, the figure of Lilith, and angels of death and mercy. These historical accounts are presented as exemplars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the book explores the works of several early and late Twentieth-Century rewriters of the Bible, analyzing their approaches to biblical tropes and identifying common characteristics as well as unique features. In the concluding chapters, the author groups together a diverse range of other writers under specific headings, such as \"The Great Disrupters,\" to explore their approaches to biblical tropes and draw conclusions and suggestions for further research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the rich literary and cultural significance of biblical tropes throughout history. It offers a deep understanding of the ways in which these tropes have been interpreted, reimagined, and adapted by different writers and provides valuable insights into the enduring themes and narratives of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 528g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 163 x 242 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783110781847\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony Swindell","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44585423929594,"sku":"9783110781847","price":98.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_20240112-da6f-440d-83e5-468d902fa3d4.jpg?v=1695582926","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/going-to-extremes-in-biblical-rewritings-radical-literary-retellings-of-biblical-tropes-9783110781847","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}