Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days

Hickey, Emily Henrietta, 1845-1924Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0
Word count
126K words
Chapters
13

Tags

English Originals Literary AppreciationReligion Western ThoughtAcademic StudyLiterary CriticismMiddle AgesTraditional AestheticsReligious CultureCultural ChangeBritish Literature

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days by HickeyAuthor: Hickey, Emily Henrietta, 1845-1924,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Oct 1, 2005

Editor's review

This book examines English literature from the early days of Christianity in England to the eve of the Norman Conquest, tracing religious tradition and the development of early English writing along a single thread. In thematic chapters, Emily Henrietta Hickey surveys poetry, religious prose, and homiletic texts, focusing on how faith shaped literary themes, genres, and modes of expression. Its strength lies in combining religious history and literary history, which are often discussed separately, offering readers an entry point into Old English and early Middle English texts. As a public-domain ebook, the text is readily available; it works well as supplementary reading for courses in English literary history and for readers interested in the relationship between religion and literature, who can read selected chapters. Readers should keep in mind the historical context and differences in terminology, and are advised to use it alongside a literary history textbook or introductory guide rather than as light reading.

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Reading tips

  1. Begin with the table of contents and introduction to establish a timeline, then read chapters on topics of interest.
  2. Keep a textbook of English literary history at hand to check dates of works and terminology.
  3. After each chapter, summarize the argument in a few sentences to avoid getting lost in names and titles.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as an introduction to English literary history? It is better suited as supplementary reading than as a sole introductory text. The book deals with a large number of early texts and religious background; without a basic framework of English history and literary history, it can be demanding. Readers are advised to read the relevant chapters of a general survey first, then use this book to deepen their understanding of specific topics.
What period does the book cover? According to the title and description, it covers English literature before the Norman Conquest—that is, the Old English and early Middle English period. The chapters deal with texts such as religious poetry and prose; readers can use the table of contents to locate the sections that interest them.
Do I need religious knowledge to read this book? A basic familiarity with Christian history will make reading smoother, but it is not a strict requirement. The book's literary analysis is built around religious tradition; when encountering unfamiliar doctrines or liturgical terms, readers can consult reference works at any time without hindering overall understanding.

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About the author

Hickey, Emily Henrietta, 1845-1924 Author · Irish · 1845–1924

Emily Henrietta Hickey (1845–1924) was an Irish poet, writer and translator. Her works often touch on religion and literature, showing a concern for the relationship between faith traditions and English literature. One work of hers is held in this collection, Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days, whose title indicates that she examines the Catholic heritage in English literature before the Norman Conquest, placing religious tradition within the development of early English literary history. Beyond this information, public sources on her life and writing are limited, and further details cannot be provided here. Overall, her writing reflects a combination of religious concern and literary study, and is of some significance in the field where English literature and religious culture meet.