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The Great Poets as Religious Teachers

The Great Poets as Religious Teachers

Morison, John H.

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PhilosophyReligion General Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162598506
ISBN13: 9781162598505
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.42 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Great Poets as Religious Teachers by John H. Morison is a book that explores the religious teachings and insights of some of the greatest poets in history. The book delves into the works of poets such as William Wordsworth, T.S. Eliot, and Rumi, among others, and examines how their poetry can be seen as a form of religious instruction. Morison argues that the poetry of these great poets can offer valuable insights into the nature of faith, spirituality, and the human condition. Through their use of language, imagery, and metaphor, these poets are able to convey complex religious ideas in a way that is accessible and meaningful to readers of all backgrounds. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different poet and their religious teachings. Morison provides historical context for each poet and their work, as well as analysis and interpretation of their poetry. Overall, The Great Poets as Religious Teachers is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of poetry and religion. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the spiritual and philosophical dimensions of literature.1886. It is the purpose of these essays to indicate, but a few illustrious examples, some of the lessons and some of the methods by which this higher training may be carried on, and our higher consciousness be at once purified and enlarged.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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