Faith in Verse

Biblical Presence in Contemporary Anglo-American Poetry

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Faith in Verse

Biblical Presence in Contemporary Anglo-American Poetry

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Examining the profound influence of biblical themes on contemporary poetry written in English, this book explores the work of Brooks Haxton, Suji Kwock Kim, Kevin Hart, and Li-Young Lee.

Going beyond a mere examination of literary works, it considers how the presence of biblical references shapes and transforms contemporary Anglo-American poetry in unique and compelling ways. It argues that these poets' engagement with the biblical text transcends spirituality and cultural identity to constitute a form of theology deeply rooted in specific denominational concerns, situating the poets in relation to Romantic and Modernist antecedents and addressing the cyclical dimension and political and poetic dimensions of their work.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction: Biblical Presence in Poetry

1. Broken Harmony: Brooks Haxton
2. Commemorative Mysticism: Suji Kwock Kim
3. Negative Theology: Kevin Hart
4. Poetic Trinitarianism: Li-Young Lee
Conclusion: Comparing Denominational Poetries

Bibliography
Index

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 11 Dec 2025
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 256
ISBN 9781350532212
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions 234 x 156 mm
Series New Directions in Religion and Literature
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Philipp Reisner

Philipp Reisner teaches as Privatdozent at the Oba…

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