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"This Book of Starres": Learning to Read George Herbert,Used
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"A real pleasure. . . . Reading this book was like revisiting a country I thought I knew well with a guide who could show me all kinds of delights I had missed in my previous sojourns. . . . A terrific, engaging book." Michael Schoenfeldt, author of Prayer and Power: George Herbert and Renaissance Courtship"This Book of Starres" is one of those alltoorare books in which an author's love of someone's workin this case, the seventeenthcentury English poet George Herbertleads to a journey of exploration.Herbert's poetry presents a special set of challenges: It is to the modern ear archaic, difficult in thought and structure, and entirely theological in character. Yet no poet is more deeply admired by those who know him well. "This Book of Starres" is meant to engage the reader in a process of reading by which this verse can be seen to be vivid and alive. It is the record of one person's lifechanging involvement with the poetry of George Herbert; in this it is about not only how, but why we read great poetry."It is a joy to experience Herbert's poetry in the company of James Boyd White, whose affinity for the work is always convincing and seems at times preternatural. 'This Book of Starres' is a necessary pleasure: all readers of poetry, whether expert or inexpert, will find it enriching." Alice Fulton". . . both a delight to read, and one of the most instructive exercises in literature and theology I have read for a long time. . . . Herbert emerges as one of the greatest, a writer to test and change the imagination, the very way in which we think about the world and that which is beyond it." Literature and TheologyJames Boyd White is Hart Wright Professor of Law, Professor of English, and Adjunct Professor of Classical Studies, University of Michigan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'This Book of Starres'? A: 'This Book of Starres' explores the poetry of George Herbert, focusing on the challenges and beauty of his work, and invites readers to engage deeply with his theological and literary themes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'This Book of Starres'? A: The author of 'This Book of Starres' is James Boyd White, who is a professor of law and English at the University of Michigan.
- Q: When was 'This Book of Starres' published? A: 'This Book of Starres' was published on September 6, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does 'This Book of Starres' have? A: 'This Book of Starres' contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'This Book of Starres' have? A: 'This Book of Starres' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'This Book of Starres' suitable for beginners in poetry? A: 'This Book of Starres' is suitable for both expert and inexpert readers, as it aims to enrich the reader's understanding of poetry through engaging analysis.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'This Book of Starres'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into George Herbert's poetry and its impact, as well as explore the broader themes of literature and theology.
- Q: Does 'This Book of Starres' include any academic references? A: 'This Book of Starres' includes scholarly insights and references that enhance the reader's understanding of George Herbert's work and its significance.
- Q: What style of writing is used in 'This Book of Starres'? A: 'This Book of Starres' features an engaging and instructive writing style, making complex literary and theological concepts accessible to a wide audience.
- Q: Can 'This Book of Starres' be used for academic study? A: 'This Book of Starres' can be utilized for academic study, given its scholarly approach and analysis of George Herbert's poetry.