Thomas Traherne by Spck

Thomas Traherne by Spck

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Summary

Thomas Traherne was a 17th century spiritual writer. This is a selection of his poetry and prose chosen by Denise Inge. The volume also contains some biographical detail and historical context, as well as the story of the discovery of his work.

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Thomas Traherne by Spck

Denise Inge introduces a selection from Thomas Traherne's writing in this, the third volume in this series on seventeenth century spiritual writers. This volume will contain some biographical detail and historical context, the story of the discovery of his work as well as a discussion of its literary and spiritual power. The main body of the anthology will cover both well known works such as a selection from the Centuries and also excerpts from newer discoveries, including a recent find from Lambeth Palace Library. Thomas Traherne 1636?-1674 was schooled at Brasenose College, Oxford, was ordainded and served in the village of Credenhill, Herefordshire.
Denise Inge, who has recently completed a PhD on the work of Thomas Traherne, has also contributed a chapter to Fraser Watts' Perspectives on Prayer (SPCK). She is also writing an academic book on Traherne for OUP. She lives in Ely.
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ISBN 13 9780281054688
ISBN 10 0281054681
Title Thomas Traherne
Author Spck
Series Golden Age Of Spiritual Writing Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Year published 2002-10-18
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.