The English Hymn: A Critical and Historical Study
Book Description
Why do people sing hymns? Are hymns poetry? What makes a good hymn? The author discusses the nature of hymns and their particular appeal, examines the English hymn as a literary form, and systematically describes its development through four centuries, from the Reformation to the mid-twentieth century.
Book Information
Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 568 |
ISBN-10 | 0198267622 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0198267621 |
Publication Date | 10/02/1997 |
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