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Melville's wisdom : religion, skepticism, and literature in nineteenth-century America /

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"This book explores the manner in which Herman Melville responds to the spiritual crisis of modernity by using the language of the biblical Old Testament wisdom books to moderate contemporary discourses on religion, skepticism, and literature. Melville's work is an example of how romantic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schlarb, Damien (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]
Series:American Academy of Religion academy series.
Subjects:
Melville, Herman, > 1819-1891 > Religion.
Bible. > Old Testament > In literature.
Melville, Herman, > 1819-1891
Bible. > Old Testament
Religion and literature > United States > History > 19th century.
Religion in literature.
Bible and literature.
Religion et littérature > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Religion dans la littérature.
Bible et littérature.
American.
LITERARY CRITICISM.
History.
Christianity.
RELIGION.
Bible and literature
Literature
Religion
Religion and literature
Religion in literature
United States
1800-1899
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Divine Justice and Sublime Suffering: The Book of Job
  • Dread, Foolishness, Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs
  • Moderation, Self-Reflection, and Evil: The Book of Ecclesiastes
  • Conclusion: Melville's Wisdom.