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Robert South, 1634-1716 : an introduction to his life and sermons / Gerard Reedy.
LIBRA BX5199.S76 R44 1992
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Reedy, Gerard.
- Series:
- Cambridge studies in eighteenth-century English literature and thought ; 12.
- Cambridge studies in eighteenth-century English literature and thought ; 12
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- South, Robert, 1634-1716.
- South, Robert.
- Preaching--England--History--17th century.
- Preaching.
- History.
- England.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 171 pages, 6 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1992.
- Summary:
- Robert South (1634-1716) was one of the great Anglican writers and preachers of his age. A contemporary of Dryden and Locke, he faced the profound political and philosophical changes taking place at the beginning of the Enlightenment in England. Gerard Reedy's book makes a strong case for the importance of his sermons, their complexity, beauty and wit, and their place in the history of post-Restoration English literature. Discussing sermons of South that deal with his theory of politics, language, the sacrament and mystery, Reedy reintroduces us to a lively and seminal master of prose, politics and theology in the late Stuart era.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-167) and index.
- ISBN:
- 052140164X
- OCLC:
- 23177702
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