The Persistence Of Spiritual Ideals In English Letters

By Henry Nelson Snyder

Book Overview

""The Persistence Of Spiritual Ideals In English Letters"" by Henry Nelson Snyder is a literary analysis of the spiritual themes that have persisted throughout English literature from the medieval period to the 20th century. The book examines the ways in which spiritual ideals have influenced the works of well-known English writers such as Chaucer, Milton, and Wordsworth, as well as lesser-known writers such as Richard Rolle and Thomas Traherne. Snyder argues that these spiritual ideals, including the pursuit of inner peace, the search for divine truth, and the desire for a deeper understanding of the self, have played a significant role in shaping English literature and culture. Through close readings of key texts, Snyder traces the evolution of these spiritual themes over time and demonstrates their ongoing relevance in contemporary literature. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163167525
• ISBN13: 9781163167526
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"