The Christian Year by John Keble

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Author Keble, John, 1792-1866
Editor Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
Title The Christian Year
Credits Transcribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
Summary "The Christian Year" by John Keble is a collection of devotional poetry written in the early 19th century. The work is structured around the Christian liturgical calendar, providing reflections and meditations on the themes inherent in each season and holy day of the year, designed to deepen readers' spiritual lives and understanding of faith. Keble's poems aim to articulate the beauty and significance of Christian worship and the cyclical nature of religious life throughout the year. The opening of "The Christian Year" provides an introduction that highlights John Keble’s background, his motivations for writing the collection, and its significance in the context of the Oxford Movement. It narrates Keble's journey from an academic at Oxford to a devoted clergyman, who sought to articulate his love for God through poetry. The text reveals Keble’s aim to infuse each aspect of Christian worship with lively contemplation, thus awakening a sense of spirituality and devotion in the hearts of his readers. This introduction sets the stage for a series of poems that reflect on various holy days, encouraging a deeper connection between the reader and the divine throughout the Christian calendar. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Church year -- Poetry
Subject Hymns, English
Subject Christian poetry, English -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 4272
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 24, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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