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9780802842671

The Grotesque in Art and Literature: Theological Reflections

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  • ISBN13:

    9780802842671

  • ISBN10:

    0802842674

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1997-08-01
  • Publisher: Lightning Source Inc

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Summary

While there has been a growing interest in the use of grotesque imagery in art and literature, very little attention has been given to the religious and theological significance of such imagery. This fascinating book redresses that neglect by exploring the religious meaning of the grotesque and its importance as a subject for theological inquiry.

Author Biography

James Luther Adams (1901-1994) was the Edward Mallinckrodt Jr. Professor Emeritus of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts Wilson Yates is president and professor of religion, society, and the arts at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, New Brighton, Minnesota

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsp. ix
Prefacep. xi
Homage to James Luther Adamsp. xvii
An Introduction to the Grotesque: Theoretical and Theological Considerationsp. 1
The Grotesque and Our Futurep. 69
The Grotesque, Theologically Consideredp. 75
Carnal Abominations: The Female Body as Grotesquep. 83
Hieronymus Bosch: The Grotesque and Wep. 113
Ugly Beauty in Christian Artp. 125
Francis Bacon: The Iconography of Crucifixion, Grotesque Imagery, and Religious Meaningp. 143
Grinning Death's-Head: Hamlet and the Vision of the Grotesquep. 193
The Religious Dimensions of the Grotesque in Literature: Toni Morrison's Belovedp. 227
The Dramatic Version of Ballad of a Sweet Dream of Peace: A Charade for Easter, with the author's introductionp. 243
Contributorsp. 275
Permissionsp. 277
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