Faith in verse : Biblical presence in contemporary Anglo-American poetry /

Examining the profound influence of biblical themes on contemporary poetry written in English, this book explores the work of Brooks Haxton, Suji Kwock Kim, Kevin Hart and Li-Young Lee. Going beyond a mere examination of literary works, it considers how the presence of biblical references shapes and...

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Main Author: Reisner, Philipp (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026.
Series:New directions in religion and literature.
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Summary:Examining the profound influence of biblical themes on contemporary poetry written in English, this book explores the work of Brooks Haxton, Suji Kwock Kim, Kevin Hart and Li-Young Lee. Going beyond a mere examination of literary works, it considers how the presence of biblical references shapes and transforms contemporary Anglo-American poetry in unique and compelling ways.
Physical Description:xiv, 241 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-229) and index.
ISBN:9781350532212
1350532215
9781350532250
1350532258