Routledge The Poetics of Transubstantiation - Academic Book

Explore the evolution of the concept of transubstantiation through this scholarly collection from Routledge. Part of the Studies in European Cultural Transition series, these essays examine how this idea has been adapted and transformed within English and European culture from the Elizabethan era through to the twentieth century. This volume uses an interartistic and comparative perspective to examine a diverse range of subjects. Readers can find analysis spanning various critical approaches, including philosophical, semiological, cultural materialism, and gender and queer studies. The collection covers a broad spectrum of influential figures and works, including Descartes, Shakespeare, Joyce, Macpherson, Madox Ford, and Winterson. Beyond literature, the text extends its reach to contemporary sculpture and an Italian adaptation of Conrad. This book serves as a deep dive into the cultural transitions of Europe, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the intersection of theology, metaphor, and art history.