Faith in Verse
Biblical Presence in Contemporary Anglo-American Poetry
Faith in Verse
Biblical Presence in Contemporary Anglo-American Poetry
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Examining the profound influence of biblical themes on contemporary poetry written in English, this book explores the work of Brooks Haxton, Suji Kwock Kim, Kevin Hart, and Li-Young Lee.
Going beyond a mere examination of literary works, it considers how the presence of biblical references shapes and transforms contemporary Anglo-American poetry in unique and compelling ways. It argues that these poets' engagement with the biblical text transcends spirituality and cultural identity to constitute a form of theology deeply rooted in specific denominational concerns, situating the poets in relation to Romantic and Modernist antecedents and addressing the cyclical, political, and poetic dimensions of their work.
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Introduction: Biblical Presence in Poetry
1. Broken Harmony: Brooks Haxton
2. Commemorative Mysticism: Suji Kwock Kim
3. Negative Theology: Kevin Hart
4. Poetic Trinitarianism: Li-Young Lee
Conclusion: Comparing Denominational Poetries
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| Published | 13 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781350532229 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Series | New Directions in Religion and Literature |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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