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Dana Greene

    Elizabeth Jennings
    Denise Levertov: A Poet's Life
    Living Of Maisie Ward
    Evelyn Underhill
    • Evelyn Underhill

      Artist of the Infinite Life

      • 190 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
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      Evelyn Underhill, a prominent spiritual writer and a significant figure in Christian mysticism, devoted her life to exploring the infinite through her writings. This biography by Dana Greene delves into Underhill's evolution as a mystic and theologian, while also revealing her personal life and character. Greene's insightful connections between Underhill's experiences and her work provide a rich, nuanced portrait of this remarkable woman, highlighting her enduring legacy and influence in spiritual literature.

      Evelyn Underhill
    • Living Of Maisie Ward

      • 268 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení
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      Maisie Ward challenged the traditional roles of Catholic women by actively contributing to her faith through publishing, writing, and advocacy. Alongside her husband, she published works by Catholic authors and translated influential European theologians. Her dedication extended to lecturing, traveling, and fundraising for her causes. Greene's biography highlights Ward's inspiring legacy, offering motivation for contemporary American Catholics seeking to make a meaningful impact.

      Living Of Maisie Ward
    • Denise Levertov: A Poet's Life

      • 328 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      Dana Greene, an esteemed academic and author, explores the life and work of Evelyn Underhill, a prominent figure in spiritual literature. Her scholarly contributions include a deep dive into Underhill's artistic expression of the infinite, alongside a biographical account of Maisie Ward, another influential writer. Greene's expertise and research shed light on the intersections of faith, creativity, and personal narrative, offering readers a rich understanding of these remarkable women and their legacies in the literary and spiritual realms.

      Denise Levertov: A Poet's Life
    • Elizabeth Jennings

      • 288 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Elizabeth Jennings was one of the most popular lyric poets in the second half of the twentieth century. This first biography, based on extensive archival research and interviews with Jennings's contemporaries, integrates her life and work and explores the 'inward war' the poet experienced as a result of her gender, religion, and mental fragility.

      Elizabeth Jennings