Description
Few writers in the twentieth century were as creative and productive as Dorothy L. Sayers, the English playwright, novelist, and poet. Her justly renowned works include detective fiction featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, theological reflections, literary criticism, and her translation of Dante's Divine Comedy.
Among the prominent themes of her work was the need for and challenges of developing community. Sayers, who was herself an active member of various writing groups throughout her lifetime, offers her readers visions of both fractured and harmonious communities.
In this Hansen Lectureship volume, Christine Colón explores the role of community in Sayers's works. In particular, she considers how Sayers offers a vision of communities called to action, faith, and joy, and she reflects on how we also are called to live in community together.
Based on the annual lecture series hosted at Wheaton College's Marion E. Wade Center, volumes in the Hansen Lectureship Series reflect on the imaginative work and lasting influence of seven British authors: Owen Barfield, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams.
Author: Christine A. Colòn
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 10/15/2019
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.40w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780830853748
ISBN10: 083085374X
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Literature & the Arts
- Literary Criticism | Subjects & Themes | Religion
- Literary Criticism | Modern | 20th Century