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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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  • ISBN-13: 9781350532212
  • ISBN-10: 1350532215
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
  • Publish Date: December 2025
  • Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.18 pounds
  • Page Count: 256

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