Poets and Puritans

This book explores the lives and works of 9 English writers from different periods and backgrounds, examining their historical and social contexts and the challenges they faced in their art and religion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1915, this collection of essays delves into the lives and works of nine English writers, each possessing a unique perspective and temperament, ranging from the theological depths of Bunyan to the worldly wisdom of Boswell. Spanning various genres, including poetry and Puritanism, these writers defy easy categorization, defying labels that confine them to a specific category. The book takes a comprehensive approach, examining each writer within the historical and social context of their time, exploring the challenges they faced in art, religion, and everyday life.

The writers featured in this book are:

• John Bunyan (1628-1688) - A Puritan preacher and author known for his influential works such as "The Pilgrim's Progress" and "The Holy War."


• Samuel Johnson ({PHONE}) - A renowned lexicographer, poet, and essayist who played a significant role in the development of English literature.


• William Shakespeare (1564-1616) - The most celebrated playwright in English history, known for his plays, sonnets, and other literary works.


• John Milton (1608-1674) - A prominent English poet and intellectual who wrote "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained."


• Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - A renowned novelist and social critic known for his works such as "A Christmas Carol," "David Copperfield," and "Great Expectations."


• Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) - A celebrated English novelist and poet known for his works such as "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," "Jude the Obscure," and "Far from the Madding Crowd."


• George Eliot (1819-1880) - A prominent English novelist and poet who is best known for her novels "Middlemarch" and "The Mill on the Floss."


• Robert Browning (1812-1889) - A renowned English poet and playwright who is celebrated for his works such as "Porphyria's Lover," "My Last Duchess," and "Rabbi Ben Ezra."

These writers, each in their own way, have left an indelible mark on English literature, shaping its development and influencing generations of readers and writers. The book aims to provide a deeper understanding of their lives, works, and the broader cultural and historical context in which they operated.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367627713