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Explore the enchanting world of celestial beings with this captivating book, ‘Angels & Saints’. From the Biblical origins of angels to their representation in contemporary culture, this brand new publication, published by W W Norton & Company in 2020, takes you on an enlightening journey. Embrace the intricacies of theology as celebrated essayist Eliot Weinberger presents a cohesive exploration of angels' stories, their ethereal essence, and their communication with humanity. Dive deeper as the narrative unfolds into the lives of saints, presenting vibrant capsule biographies that breathe life into their remarkable stories. This compelling read also features illuminated grid poems by the eighteenth-century Benedictine monk Hrabanus Maurus, offering a unique and sophisticated aesthetic that enhances the text. Unravel the complex beauty of these proto-concrete poems through the insightful afterword by medieval scholar Mary Wellesley. Ideal for seekers of spiritual knowledge and lovers of literature alike, ‘Angels & Saints’ is a must-have for anyone eager to understand the divine interplay between the celestial and the earthly. Shipping for this item is free, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780811229869, Pages: 160.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780811229869
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 160
Description:
Angels have soared through Western culture and consciousness from Biblical to contemporary times. But what do we really know about these celestial beings? Where do they come from, what are they made of, how do they communicate and perceive? The celebrated essayist Eliot Weinberger has mined and deconstructed, resurrected and distilled centuries of theology into an awe-inspiring exploration of the heavenly host.
From a litany of angelic voices, Weinberger's lyrical meditation then turns to the earthly counterparts, the saints, their lives retold in a series of vibrant and playful capsule biographies, followed by a glimpse of the afterlife.
Threaded throughout Angels & Saints are the glorious illuminated grid poems by the eighteenth-century Benedictine monk Hrabanus Maurus. These astonishingly complex, proto-"concrete" poems are untangled in a lucid afterword by the medieval scholar and historian Mary Wellesley.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780811229869
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 160
Description:
Angels have soared through Western culture and consciousness from Biblical to contemporary times. But what do we really know about these celestial beings? Where do they come from, what are they made of, how do they communicate and perceive? The celebrated essayist Eliot Weinberger has mined and deconstructed, resurrected and distilled centuries of theology into an awe-inspiring exploration of the heavenly host.
From a litany of angelic voices, Weinberger's lyrical meditation then turns to the earthly counterparts, the saints, their lives retold in a series of vibrant and playful capsule biographies, followed by a glimpse of the afterlife.
Threaded throughout Angels & Saints are the glorious illuminated grid poems by the eighteenth-century Benedictine monk Hrabanus Maurus. These astonishingly complex, proto-"concrete" poems are untangled in a lucid afterword by the medieval scholar and historian Mary Wellesley.