| Author |
Jones, Henry, Sir, 1852-1922 |
| Title |
Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher" by Sir Henry Jones is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work endeavors to explore the ideas and moral philosophy presented in the poetry of Robert Browning, proposing that Browning's poetic expressions are deeply intertwined with his spiritual beliefs and philosophical considerations. Jones aims to illuminate Browning's perspectives on morality, religion, and the broader existential queries that define human life. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to its thematic focus, where Jones acknowledges the challenge of interpreting poetry without overshadowing its artistic value. He positions Browning as a significant figure who bridges the gap between poetry and philosophical thought, suggesting that Browning's poetic works reflect profound moral and spiritual insights. Jones contemplates the nature of arts, philosophy, and ethics, emphasizing the importance of understanding Browning not just as an artist but also as a prophetic voice that addresses the moral dilemmas of humanity, inviting readers to engage deeply with the ideas that shape their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Philosophy
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| Subject |
Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Religion
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| Subject |
Christian poetry, English -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Didactic poetry, English -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Philosophy in literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13561 |
| Release Date |
Sep 30, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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