Watkins, Owen C.

The Puritan Experience (Routledge Library Editions: Puritanism)

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ISBN 13:
9780367628772
author:
Watkins, Owen C.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
278
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.52 kg
Genre:
Literaturwissenschaft, Allgemeines, Lexika, Literaturwissenschaft: 1400 bis 1600 (Renaissance,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£33.47

Description

The Puritan Experience by Owen C Watkins explores the spiritual autobiographies written by Puritans before 1725. Based on extensive research and analysis of primary sources, including manuscripts, this book examines the literary tradition from which these autobiographies emerged. Watkins sets out to understand the context in which these personal accounts were written, shedding light on the complex spiritual landscape of early modern England. By examining the Puritan experience through their own writings, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the historical period and its enduring influence on literature and thought. This book offers a unique insight into the lives and beliefs of 17th-century English Protestants, making it an interesting read for those interested in history, literature, and the development of Christian thought.

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