Oral Culture and Catholicism in Early Modern England by Alison Shell (English) H

Description: Oral Culture and Catholicism in Early Modern England by Alison Shell Alison Shell examines the relationship between Catholicism and oral culture from the mid-sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries in this important contribution to the rediscovery of the writings and culture of the Catholic community. This study will be of interest to scholars of early modern literature, history and theology. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After the Reformation, Englands Catholics were marginalised and excluded from using printed media for propagandist ends. Instead, they turned to oral media, such as ballads and stories, to plead their case and maintain contact with their community. Building on the growing interest in Catholic literature which has developed in early modern studies, Alison Shell examines the relationship between Catholicism and oral culture from the mid-sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries. In order to recover the textual traces of this minority culture, she expands canonical boundaries, looking at anecdotes, spells and popular verse alongside more conventionally literary material. In her archival research she uncovers many important manuscript sources. This book is an important contribution to the rediscovery of the writings and culture of the Catholic community and will be of great interest to scholars of early modern literature, history and theology. Notes Building on the interest in Catholic literature which has developed in early modern studies over the last few years, this volume looks at the relationship between Catholicism and oral culture from the mid-sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries. As a means of recovering the textual traces of a minority culture, it is concerned to expand canonical boundaries, looking at anecdotes, spells and popular verse alongside more conventionally literary material. Author Biography Alison Shell is a Reader in English at the University of Durham. Table of Contents Introduction: Catholicism and oral culture in early modern England; 1. Abbey ruins, sacrilege narratives and the Gothic imagination; 2. Anti-Popery and the supernatural; 3. Answering back: orality and controversy; 4. Martyrs and confessors in oral culture; Conclusion: orality, tradition and truth. Review ... important, thought-provoking and frequently witty new study ... Alison Shell is an assured and engaging literary guide, deeply read in the historical scholarship of the period, and deftly employing theoretical insights without jargon or prolixity. Times Literary Supplement Alison Shell ... has written a clearly important book that will earn its place in any academic library. ... The book will be essential reading for students of history, literature and theology. The Historical Association Promotional An important study, based on little known archival sources, of what happened to Catholic literature and culture after the Reformation. Review Quote This well-written volume takes an approach to the study of the reformation Era that seems quite obvious - and yet that has been neglected … the book succeeds in its aims of bringing to light infromation either ignored or treated only superficially in the past. The Journal of Church History Promotional "Headline" An important study, based on little known archival sources, of what happened to Catholic literature and culture after the Reformation. Description for Bookstore Alison Shell examines the relationship between Catholicism and oral culture from the mid-sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries in this important contribution to the rediscovery of the writings and culture of the Catholic community. This study will be of interest to scholars of early modern literature, history and theology. Description for Library Alison Shell examines the relationship between Catholicism and oral culture from the mid-sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries in this important contribution to the rediscovery of the writings and culture of the Catholic community. This study will be of interest to scholars of early modern literature, history and theology. Details ISBN0521883954 Author Alison Shell Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521883954 ISBN-13 9780521883955 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Short Title ORAL CULTURE & CATHOLICISM IN Affiliation University of Durham DOI 10.1604/9780521883955 UK Release Date 2007-12-13 AU Release Date 2007-12-13 NZ Release Date 2007-12-13 Pages 260 Publication Date 2007-12-13 Alternative 9780511483998 DEWEY 820.92128209031 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100494042;

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