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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, 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
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
| Published | 13 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781350532229 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Series | New Directions in Religion and Literature |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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