Publisher's Synopsis
The Questing Spirit: Religion in the Literature of Our Time is a book written by Halford E. Luccock. It is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between religion and literature in the contemporary world. The author examines how religion has been represented in various literary works, including novels, poetry, and drama. He also analyzes the role of religion in shaping the lives of contemporary writers and their works.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the relationship between religion and literature. The first section provides an overview of the history of religion in literature, tracing its roots back to ancient times. The second section explores the ways in which religion has been portrayed in modern literature, including the works of authors such as Flannery O'Connor, Graham Greene, and J.D. Salinger.The third section of the book examines the role of religion in shaping the lives and works of contemporary writers. Luccock discusses how writers such as Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, and Salman Rushdie have used religion as a source of inspiration and as a means of exploring complex themes such as identity, morality, and social justice.Throughout the book, Luccock argues that religion and literature are closely intertwined and that both have the power to shape our understanding of the world around us. He also emphasizes the importance of exploring the relationship between religion and literature in order to gain a deeper understanding of the human experience.Overall, The Questing Spirit: Religion in the Literature of Our Time is a thought-provoking and insightful book that will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of religion and literature in the contemporary world.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.
