{"product_id":"poets-and-puritans-9780367627713","title":"Poets and Puritans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 332 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe writers featured in this book are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eJohn Bunyan (1628-1688) - A Puritan preacher and author known for his influential works such as \"The Pilgrim's Progress\" and \"The Holy War.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSamuel Johnson ({PHONE}) - A renowned lexicographer, poet, and essayist who played a significant role in the development of English literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616) - The most celebrated playwright in English history, known for his plays, sonnets, and other literary works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eJohn Milton (1608-1674) - A prominent English poet and intellectual who wrote \"Paradise Lost\" and \"Paradise Regained.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCharles Dickens (1812-1870) - A renowned novelist and social critic known for his works such as \"A Christmas Carol,\" \"David Copperfield,\" and \"Great Expectations.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThomas 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.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eGeorge Eliot (1819-1880) - A prominent English novelist and poet who is best known for her novels \"Middlemarch\" and \"The Mill on the Floss.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRobert 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.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 620g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367627713\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T. R. Glover","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44104823537914,"sku":"9780367627713","price":34.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1665183066352_book.jpg?v=1665594793","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/poets-and-puritans-9780367627713","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}