Exploring Catholic Literature A Companion and Resource Guide

by Reichardt, Mary R.

• ISBN13: 9780742531741
• ISBN10: 0742531740
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-27
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward

Summary

Designed for students of all ages, Exploring Catholic Literature: A Companion and Resource Guide provides an engaging and succinct introduction to twelve recognized masterpieces of Catholic literature, from Augustine's 4th century conversion narrative, The Confessions, to the recent poetry of Denise Levertov collected in The Stream and the Sapphire. Each chapter contains a brief biography of the author, an extended critical essay highlighting the work's Catholic and literary aspects, suggestions for further reading and study, and questions for discussion.

Author Biography

Mary R. Reichardt is a professor of literature and Catholic studies and the director of the master's program in Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
The Confessions of Saint Augustine	p. 11
The Cloud of Unknowing	p. 27
Revelations of Divine Love	p. 43
The Divine Comedy	p. 59
Selected Poetry	p. 79
Kristin Lavransdatter	p. 95
The Power and the Glory	p. 113
Brideshead Revisited	p. 129
Everything That Rises Must Converge	p. 145
Holy the Firm	p. 163
Deep River	p. 179
The Stream and the Sapphire	p. 195
Additional Works of Catholic Literature	p. 211
About the Author	p. 213
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