Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know by Joseph Pearce (English) Paperback

Description: Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know by Joseph Pearce Series SummaryThe new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture. The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership. Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: literature, salvation, mercy, history, art, music and philosophy.Book SummaryLearn about everything from the Greek epics to Shakespeares plays to Tolkiens famous trilogy. Visit Dantes Italy, Cervantess Spain, Dostoevskys Russia, and Jane Austens England along the way.Part of the What Every Catholic Should Know series, this book is an insightful introduction to the worlds rich depository of stories. It directs the reader back to The Story--the Story of Salvation History--because this is what great literature does. Great literature directs us back to the Storyteller, God himself. Allow Joseph Pearce to be your joyful guide on this brief pilgrimage through the literature every Catholic should know. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Joseph Pearce is the author of numerous literary works including Literary Converts, The Quest for Shakespeare and Shakespeare on Love, and the editor of the Ignatius Critical Editions series. His other books include literary biographies of Oscar Wilde, J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, G. K. Chesterton and Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Review "I will recommend Pearces compelling new study to every student whom I teach." -- Jonathan Thorndike, PhD, Professor and Senior Fellow, Belmont University Honors Program"This book is an invaluable resource." -- David Lyle Jeffrey, FRSC, Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities, Baylor University "This is an eloquent, keenly reasoned, aptly documented, and indisputably cogent book that belongs in every undergraduate library and that should be required reading by every student who goes to these classics for enlightenment and enchantment." -- Philip C. Kolin, Distinguished Professor of English (Emeritus), University of Southern Mississippi "This book is a treat for the novice and the lover of Great Books alike, and a humanizing call for Catholics to draw on all the rich and ample resources of our Western literary tradition." -- Daniel J. Mahoney, Augustine Chair in Distinguished Scholarship, Assumption College"I love this book because theres not a hint of "Eat your spinach" about it. Pearces reading program is pure pleasure. It can make the world a happier place." -- Mike Aquilina, Author, A History of the Church in 100 Objects"Learned and accessible, witty and wise, this volume should be a required textbook for every Catholic high school and college student and a must read for all who wish to mine the depths of truly Catholic culture." -- Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Author of The Romance of Religion: Fighting for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty "With his charming wit and wide-ranging knowledge, Joseph Pearce expertly guides the reader on a fascinating tour of the worlds great literary works of art." -- Stephen Mirarchi, PhD, Assistant Professor of English, Benedictine College"Joseph Pearces introduction to literature will be immediately valuable to homeschoolers and college freshmen, but also to the general reader who knows it is as important to know how to read as it is to know what to read." -- Dutton Kearney, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Hillsdale College. Editor of the Ignatius Critical Edition of Gullivers Travels"More than any contemporary I can call to mind, Joseph Pearce has made it his lifes work to revive classics of the English tradition that most English-speaking Catholics have never known to read. This book has added many titles to my reading list." --Glenn C. Arbery, PhD, President, Wyoming Catholic College Review Quote "I will recommend Pearces compelling new study to every student whom I teach." -- Jonathan Thorndike, PhD, Professor and Senior Fellow, Belmont University Honors Program "This book is an invaluable resource." -- David Lyle Jeffrey, FRSC, Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities, Baylor University "This is an eloquent, keenly reasoned, aptly documented, and indisputably cogent book that belongs in every undergraduate library and that should be required reading by every student who goes to these classics for enlightenment and enchantment." -- Philip C. Kolin, Distinguished Professor of English (Emeritus), University of Southern Mississippi "This book is a treat for the novice and the lover of Great Books alike, and a humanizing call for Catholics to draw on all the rich and ample resources of our Western literary tradition ." -- Daniel J. Mahoney, Augustine Chair in Distinguished Scholarship, Assumption College "I love this book because theres not a hint of "Eat your spinach" about it. Pearces reading program is pure pleasure. It can make the world a happier place." -- Mike Aquilina, Author, A History of the Church in 100 Objects "Learned and accessible, witty and wise, this volume should be a required textbook for every Catholic high school and college student and a must read for all who wish to mine the depths of truly Catholic culture." -- Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Author of The Romance of Religion: Fighting for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty "With his charming wit and wide-ranging knowledge, Joseph Pearce expertly guides the reader on a fascinating tour of the worlds great literary works of art." -- Stephen Mirarchi, PhD, Assistant Professor of English, Benedictine College "Joseph Pearces introduction to literature will be immediately valuable to homeschoolers and college freshmen, but also to the general reader who knows it is as important to know how to read as it is to know what to read." -- Dutton Kearney, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Hillsdale College. Editor of the Ignatius Critical Edition of Gullivers Travels "More than any contemporary I can call to mind, Joseph Pearce has made it his lifes work to revive classics of the English tradition that most English-speaking Catholics have never known to read. This book has added many titles to my reading list." -- Glenn C. Arbery, PhD, President, Wyoming Catholic College Details ISBN1733522123 Author Joseph Pearce Short Title LITERATURE WHAT EVERY CATH SHO Pages 224 Publisher Ignatius Press Language English ISBN-10 1733522123 ISBN-13 9781733522120 Format Paperback Series What Every Catholic Should Know Year 2019 Subtitle What Every Catholic Should Know Imprint Ignatius Press Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-06-03 NZ Release Date 2019-06-03 US Release Date 2019-06-03 UK Release Date 2019-06-03 Publication Date 2019-06-03 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125998465;

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