| 000 | 02425cam a22003133u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 16785 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133407.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aPR | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aHickey, Emily Henrietta, _d1845-1924 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOur Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days |
| 264 | 1 |
_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
|
| 300 |
_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
||
| 336 |
_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
||
| 337 |
_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
||
| 338 |
_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-10-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Kathryn Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days" by Emily Hickey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the early roots of English literature, focusing on its Catholic heritage, and examines notable figures such as the poets Caedmon and Cynewulf, along with the significant contributions of St. Bede and King Alfred. Through this inquiry, Hickey aims to celebrate the literary legacy and its foundational role in shaping English culture. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the significance of Catholic influence on early English literature, highlighting the rich traditions of poetry and prose established prior to the Norman Conquest. It recounts the story of Caedmon, a humble shepherd who, inspired by a divine vision, transforms from a layman to a revered poet, creating works that illuminate biblical themes. The text emphasizes the vital interconnections between faith, culture, and literature, illustrating how early writers drew from both pagan and Christian sources to craft narratives that reflect moral values and celebrate their heritage. This established foundation invites readers to understand the profound impact these early voices had on subsequent English literary tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish literature -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- History and criticism | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish literature -- Catholic authors -- History and criticism | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16785 |
| 999 |
_c58173 _d58173 |
||