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...
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 |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-313) and index |
ISBN: | 0813925711 |