Pacifism and English Literature: Minstrels of Peace

by R.S. White

Book Overview

This timely book traces ideas of pacifism in English literature, particularly poetry. Early chapters, drawing on religious and secular traditions, provide intellectual contexts. There follows a chronological analysis of literature which rejects war and celebrates peace, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349362956
• ISBN13: 9781349362950
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 299 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"