Exploring Catholic Literature - A Companion and Resource Guide

Designed for students of all ages, Exploring Catholic Literature: A Companion and Resource Guide provides an engaging and succinct introduction to twelve recognized masterpieces of Catholic literature, from Augustine's 4th century conversion narrative, The Confessions, to the recent poetry of Denise Levertov collected in The Stream and the Sapphire. Each chapter contains a brief biography of the author, an extended critical essay highlighting the work's Catholic and literary aspects, suggestions for further reading and study, and questions for discussion.

About the author

Mary Reichardt is professor of Catholic Studies and English at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. An accomplished literary critic, she is also the author of the Encyclopedia of Catholic Literature (forthcoming).

Summary

Designed for students of all ages, this resource guide provides an engaging and succinct introduction to twelve recognized masterpieces of Catholic literature, from Augustine's 4th century conversion narrative to the recent poetry of Denise Levertov.

Product details

• Authors: Mary R Reichardt, Mary R. Reichardt, Reichardt Mary R.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.10.2003
• EAN: 9780742531734
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-3173-4
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 404 g
• Series: Catholic Studies; Catholic Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church