The Textual Body, Irony, and Betrayal in John Donne and Emily Dickinson
by
Jamey Heit
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2013
When Jesus offers his body as a promise to his disciples, he initiates a liturgical framework that is driven by irony and betrayal. Through these deconstructive elements, however, the promise invites the disciples into an intimate space where they anticipate the fulfillment of what is to come. This...