Ancient Faith and Modern Freedom in John Dryden's The Hind and the PantherCatholic University of America Press, 1998 - 266 pagina's John Dryden (1631-1700) is one of the handful of writers who form the first rank of England's literary pantheon. His works are characterized by intellectual daring and vigor, as well as by imaginative splendor and stylish polish. In addition to his celebrated works, Dryden wrote what is arguably the greatest poem of all times about the Catholic Church -- The Hind and the Panther (1687). The result of his conversion to Catholicism, Dryden's poem honors his newfound church as the immortal Bride of the heavenly Bridegroom. Though his longest original poem, it remains the least understood of all his major works. |
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Introduction | 3 |
The Two ChurchBrides in Canticles | 12 |
Commentary on Canticles Ancient Jewish | 21 |
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