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Further Guidance From Robert Browning in Matters of Faith: Suggested by "Ferishtah's Fancies"
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Literary CriticismReligion General Poetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025669458
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Further Guidance From Robert Browning in Matters of Faith is a thoughtful and penetrating analysis of one of the Victorian era's most significant poetic voices. Written by John Alexander Hutton, this work focuses specifically on the spiritual and philosophical insights found within Browning's later collection, Ferishtah's Fancies. Hutton explores how Browning uses the character of the Persian dervish, Ferishtah, to address complex questions of faith, suffering, and the divine nature.
This study bridges the gap between literary criticism and theological inquiry, examining the poet's unique ability to blend intellectual rigor with deep religious conviction. Through a series of reflections, Hutton demonstrates how Browning's verse offers practical and profound guidance for those seeking a sturdier foundation for their beliefs in a changing world. Readers interested in 19th-century literature, the intersection of poetry and religion, and the enduring legacy of Robert Browning will find this work an invaluable companion to Ferishtah's Fancies. It captures the essence of Browning's optimistic and robust faith, making his sometimes dense philosophical arguments accessible and spiritually nourishing for a modern audience.
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