The Edges of Augustanism

The Aesthetics of Spirituality in Thomas Ken, John Byrom and William Law

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Modern, History
Cover of the book The Edges of Augustanism by John Hoyles, Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Hoyles ISBN: 9789401028196
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: John Hoyles
ISBN: 9789401028196
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

It has recently been argued that the 18th century can no longer be 1 seen as gripped in the strait-jacket of Augustanism and Neoclassicism. Such labels are seen as doing less than justice to the rich variety of individual talents and intellectual trends which collectively constitute 18th century culture. While welcoming the interment of the long­ standing myth of the peace of the Augustans, there seems little point in placing an interdict on labels which, willy-nilly, have stuck. In economic, social and ecclesiastical terms there is an age between 1689 and 1789 whose homogeneity is reflected in its cultural products. There is a mainstream which the strength and variety of counter­ currents and cross-currents corroborate rather than disintegrate. It is the purpose of this study to reveal some aspects of this mainstream by examining certain cross-currents which overlap its edges. Hence the choice of Thomas Ken (1637-1711), John Byrom (1692-1763) and William Law (1686-1761).

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

It has recently been argued that the 18th century can no longer be 1 seen as gripped in the strait-jacket of Augustanism and Neoclassicism. Such labels are seen as doing less than justice to the rich variety of individual talents and intellectual trends which collectively constitute 18th century culture. While welcoming the interment of the long­ standing myth of the peace of the Augustans, there seems little point in placing an interdict on labels which, willy-nilly, have stuck. In economic, social and ecclesiastical terms there is an age between 1689 and 1789 whose homogeneity is reflected in its cultural products. There is a mainstream which the strength and variety of counter­ currents and cross-currents corroborate rather than disintegrate. It is the purpose of this study to reveal some aspects of this mainstream by examining certain cross-currents which overlap its edges. Hence the choice of Thomas Ken (1637-1711), John Byrom (1692-1763) and William Law (1686-1761).

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Galileo Engineer by John Hoyles
Cover of the book The Soils of Chile by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Sharing Poetic Expressions by John Hoyles
Cover of the book The Universality of Subjective Wellbeing Indicators by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Evolution of the Atmosphere, Fire and the Anthropocene Climate Event Horizon by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Care of the World by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Plastic Materials by John Hoyles
Cover of the book International Labour Conventions and National Law by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Land Use Changes in Europe by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Intervention with Hyperactive Children by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Biology of Termites: a Modern Synthesis by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Towards a Philosophy of Critical Mathematics Education by John Hoyles
Cover of the book The Low Countries History Yearbook 1979 by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Studies in the Quality of Life in Victorian Britain and Ireland by John Hoyles
Cover of the book Negotiating the Life Course by John Hoyles
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy