Synopses & Reviews
Read in the context of emerging 19th Century women's theology, Rossetti's devotional prose shows a distinct preference for the "wisdom texts" of scripture, and foreshadows the work of leading feminist theologians today. This volume disputes the assumption that Rossetti was a follower of Keble and Pusey, and shows how her dissatisfaction with the male-dominated call to celibacy led her to reject their notions of worldliness, and to form a closer bond with the physical world and the body.
Review
"...Palazzo's general conclusions make the volume indispensable for literature collections at all levels..."--R.D. Morrison, Choice
Synopsis
This volume disputes the assumption that Rossetti was a follower of Keble and Pusey, and shows how her dissatisfaction with the male-dominated call to celibacy led her to reject their notions of worldliness, and to form a closer bond with the physical world and the body.
Synopsis
Read in the context of emerging 19th Century women's theology, Rossetti's devotional prose shows a distinct preference for the "wisdom texts" of scripture, and foreshadows the work of leading feminist theologians today. This volume disputes the assumption that Rossetti was a follower of Keble and Pusey, and shows how her dissatisfaction with the male-dominated call to celibacy led her to reject their notions of worldliness, and to form a closer bond with the physical world and the body.
About the Author
Lynda Palazzo is a teacher in English at King's School, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Table of Contents
Introduction * Early Poetry Including
Goblin Market: Maude * Later Poetry Including
The Prince's Progress; Annus Domini * Called to Be Saints * Seek and Find * Letter and Spirit * Time Flies * The Face of the Deep * Conclusion