Trinity of Discord

The Hymnal and Poetic Innovations of Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, and William Cowper

Autori

• Richard Arnold

Parametri

Pagine

174pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Romanticismo
• Scienze sociali
• Sulla letteratura

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Exploring the unique contributions of Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, and William Cowper, this work highlights their significance as both poets and hymn-writers in a burgeoning genre. Each writer embodies distinct literary movements: Watts as a Neoclassicist, Wesley as a pre-Romantic, and Cowper as a Romantic with a psychological depth. Their pioneering roles set the stage for future literary developments, underscoring their lasting impact on both hymnody and canonical literary history.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012