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Author McKelvy, William R., 1967-

Title The English cult of literature : devoted readers, 1774-1880 / William R. McKelvy
Published Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2007

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 W'PONDS  826.6 M4788/E  AVAILABLE
Description xii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Series Victorian literature and culture series
Victorian literature and culture series.
Contents Orthodox narratives of literary sacralization -- Zealous protestants in literature: Lowth, Warton, and Percy -- Entertaining salvation: Scott's Jovial priests -- Common things hallowed: Keble and Macaulay -- Primitive traditions and modern readers: Gladstone's Homer -- Clerical fictions: Eliot's Scribal authority
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [291]-313) and index
Subject English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
Religion and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
Religion in literature.
SUBJECT Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056856
LC no. 2006015952
ISBN 0813925711 alkaline paper