George Macdonald

Broschiertes Buch

England's Antiphon (1868)

Beschreibung

England's Antiphon is a book written by George Macdonald and published in 1868. The book is a collection of essays and poems that explore the religious and spiritual history of England. Macdonald examines the role of Christianity in shaping the English culture and identity, and he reflects on the country's relationship with God throughout history. The title of the book refers to the antiphon, a type of chant used in religious services, and Macdonald uses this metaphor to explore the idea of England as a chorus of voices, each contributing to the country's spiritual heritage. The book is a thoughtful and reflective exploration of faith and spirituality, and it offers a unique perspective on the religious history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian Congregational clergyman. He established himself as a pioneering figure in modern fantasy writing and mentored fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy stories, MacDonald wrote various works on Christian theology, including sermon collections. George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His father, a farmer, descended from the Clan MacDonald of Glen Coe and was a direct descendant of one of the families killed in the 1692 massacre. MacDonald was raised in an exceptionally literary household: one of his maternal uncles was a renowned Celtic scholar, editor of the Gaelic Highland Dictionary, and collector of fairy stories and Celtic oral poetry. His paternal grandfather had helped to publish an edition of James Macpherson's Ossian, a contentious epic poem based on the Fenian Cycle of Celtic Mythology that contributed to the birth of European Romanticism. MacDonald's step-uncle was a Shakespeare scholar, while his paternal cousin was also a Celtic intellectual.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juli 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 505g
• ISBN-13: 9781104740290
• ISBN-10: 110474029X
• Artikelnr.: 26896823