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Oxford University Press - The Prodigal Son in English Literature

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Explore the deep influence of one of the Bible's most famous stories in this scholarly study from Oxford University Press. In "The Prodigal Son in English and American Literature: Five Hundred Years of Literary Homecomings," Alison M. Jack examines how the parable has been reimagined by writers across centuries. This book tracks the evolution of the Prodigal Son and his family through various literary periods and genres. From the works of Shakespeare and Elizabethan literature to the novels of Victorian women writers, the text provides a comprehensive look at how this biblical paradigm shifts within different creative contexts. Readers will find detailed analysis covering the American short story tradition, poetry by Elizabeth Bishop and Iain Cr, and novels centered on the lives of ordained ministers. This volume is an essential resource for those interested in the intersection of biblical themes and the history of English and American literary traditions.

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Analyzes five hundred years of literary homecomings and biblical refigurations in English and American writing.

Covers diverse literary periods including Elizabethan literature and the works of William Shakespeare.

Examines the evolution of the parable through the novels of female Victorian writers.

Explores the American short story tradition and its relationship to biblical themes.

Includes studies on poetry by Elizabeth Bishop and Iain Cr within the context of the parable.

Investigates novels focused on the lives of ordained ministers and their connection to the Prodigal Son story.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0198817290
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Drama > Type
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 December 2018
Listed Since: 13 June 2018

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