Emma Mason Boeken

This book offers an in-depth exploration of a pivotal transitional period in the Abbey's history, focusing on the experiences and dynamics of the entire community. It delves into the social, cultural, and spiritual transformations that shaped the Abbey during this time, providing a comprehensive understanding of its evolution and significance. Through meticulous research, the author sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by the community, making it a valuable resource for those interested in religious history and communal life.

Outlining a series of contexts - biographical, historical and literary - as well as critical approaches to Wordsworth, this Introduction offers students ways to understand and enjoy Wordsworth's poetry and his role in the development of Romanticism in Britain.

Regarded as one of the greatest Christian poets in English, Christina Rossetti's work has evolved in its interpretation, moving beyond perceptions of melancholy and repression. Recent scholarship reframes her religious poetry as a compassionate political stance, highlighting its significance not just as nineteenth-century devotional literature, but also as a commentary on modern issues like science, materialism, spirituality, and mysticism. This fresh perspective underscores the enduring relevance of her themes in today's context.

This study explores the inter-relationship between emotion and religion in women's poetry of the Romantic and Victorian eras.