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Scriptorium: Poems (National Poetry Series)-used
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National Poetry Series Winnera Collection Of Poems Exploring Religious And Linguistic Authority, From Medieval England To Contemporary Appalachiawith A Foreword By Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smiththe Poems In Scriptorium Are Primarily Concerned With Questions Of Religious Authority. The Medieval Scriptorium, The Central Image Of The Collection, Stands For That Authority But Also For Its Subversion; It Is Both A Place Where Religious Ideas Are Codified In Writing And A Place Where An Individual Scribe Might, With A Sly Movement Of The Pen, Express Unorthodox Religious Thoughts And Experiences.In Addition To Exploring The Ways Language Is Used, Or Abused, To Claim Religious Authority, Scriptorium Also Addresses The Authority Of The Vernacular In Various Time Periods And Places, Particularly In The Appalachian Slang Of The Authors East Tennessee Upbringing. Throughout Scriptorium, The Historical Mingles With The Personal: Poems About Medieval Art, Theology, And Verse Share Space With Poems That Chronicle Personal Struggles With Faith And Doubt.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Scriptorium: Poems'? A: The main theme of 'Scriptorium: Poems' revolves around religious authority and its subversion, exploring how language is used to claim authority across different time periods and personal experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Scriptorium: Poems'? A: The author of 'Scriptorium: Poems' is Melissa Range.
- Q: When was 'Scriptorium: Poems' published? A: The book was published on October 18, 2016.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Scriptorium: Poems'? A: 'Scriptorium: Poems' contains 96 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'Scriptorium: Poems'? A: 'Scriptorium: Poems' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What kind of poems are included in 'Scriptorium: Poems'? A: The collection includes poems that explore themes of religious and linguistic authority, blending historical context with personal reflections.
- Q: Is 'Scriptorium: Poems' suitable for readers interested in religious themes? A: Yes, the poems in 'Scriptorium' are particularly relevant for readers interested in themes of faith, doubt, and the complexities of religious authority.
- Q: Does 'Scriptorium: Poems' have a foreword? A: Yes, 'Scriptorium: Poems' includes a foreword by Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Scriptorium: Poems' is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the content in 'Scriptorium: Poems'? A: The book is a collection of poems that examines the intersection of religious authority and personal experience, using the medieval scriptorium as a central metaphor while addressing the vernacular of Appalachia.