The English cult of literature: devoted readers, 1774 - 1880

Orthodox narratives of literary sacralization -- Zealous protestants in literature: Lowth, Warton, and Percy -- Entertaining salvation: Scott's Jovial priests -- Common things hallowed: Keble and Macaulay -- Primitive traditions and modern readers: Gladstone's Homer -- Clerical fictions: E...

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Main Author: McKelvy, William R. 1967- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Charlottesville, Va. [u.a.] University of Virginia Press 2007
In:Year: 2007
Reviews:The English Cult of Literature: Devoted Readers, 1774-1880 by William R. McKelvy (review) (2010) (King, Joshua)
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:Victorian literature and culture series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Großbritannien / Religion / Lesekultur / Geschichte 1774-1880
B Englisch / Geistliche Literatur / Lektüre / Geschichte 1774-1880
Further subjects:B Religion in literature
B Great Britain Intellectual life 19th century
B English literature 19th century History and criticism
B Great Britain Intellectual life 19th century
B Religion and literature History 19th century Great Britain
B English literature History and criticism 19th century
B Religion and literature (Great Britain) History 19th century
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Summary:Orthodox narratives of literary sacralization -- Zealous protestants in literature: Lowth, Warton, and Percy -- Entertaining salvation: Scott's Jovial priests -- Common things hallowed: Keble and Macaulay -- Primitive traditions and modern readers: Gladstone's Homer -- Clerical fictions: Eliot's Scribal authority
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-313) and index
ISBN:0813925711

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