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Catholic Literary Giants: A Field Guide to the Catholic Literary Landscape,New
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In Catholic Literary Giants, Joseph Pearce takes the reader on a dazzling tour of the creative landscape of Catholic prose and poetry. Covering the vast and impressive terrain from Dante to Tolkien, from Shakespeare to Waugh, this book is an immersion into the spiritual depths of the Catholic literary tradition with one of today's premier literary biographers as our guide.Focusing especially on the literary revival of the twentieth century, Pearce explores wellknown authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Graham Greene and J.R.R. Tolkien, while introducing lesserknown writers Roy Campbell, Maurice Baring, Owen Barfield and others. He even includes the new saint, Pope John Paul II, who wrote many literary and poetic pieces, among them the story that was made into a feature film, The Jeweler's Shop.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Catholic Literary Giants'? A: The main theme of 'Catholic Literary Giants' is the exploration of the Catholic literary tradition, highlighting important prose and poetry from renowned authors like Dante, Shakespeare, and Tolkien, as well as lesser-known writers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Catholic Literary Giants' is Joseph Pearce, a noted literary biographer.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Catholic Literary Giants'? A: 'Catholic Literary Giants' was published on September 17, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Catholic Literary Giants' contains 425 pages.
- Q: In what format is 'Catholic Literary Giants' available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book cover contemporary Catholic authors? A: Yes, 'Catholic Literary Giants' discusses both classic and contemporary Catholic authors, including mentions of newly canonized figures like Pope John Paul II.
- Q: Is there a focus on any specific literary period in the book? A: Yes, the book particularly focuses on the literary revival of the twentieth century, featuring notable authors from that era.
- Q: What type of writing styles are explored in 'Catholic Literary Giants'? A: The book explores various writing styles including prose and poetry, showcasing the diversity of the Catholic literary landscape.
- Q: Are there lesser-known authors discussed in the book? A: Yes, in addition to well-known authors, 'Catholic Literary Giants' introduces readers to lesser-known writers such as Roy Campbell and Maurice Baring.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and cultural contributions of Catholic authors to literature, as well as insights into their works.