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Handkerchiefs From Paul: Being Pious and Consolatory Verses of Puritan Massachusetts
Hardcover
Colonial Period (1600-1775)General ChristianityGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025697161
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The verses within this collection range from elegies to devotional lyrics, reflecting the Puritan emphasis on divine sovereignty and personal piety. By documenting these artistic expressions, the volume illustrates how poetry functioned as a tool for both social cohesion and individual solace in a demanding wilderness environment. It remains a crucial text for scholars of colonial history, theology, and early American literature, showcasing the profound influence of religious thought on the nascent American identity. Through these pious and consolatory verses, the enduring legacy of the Puritan intellect is brought to light.
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