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1 giorno fa · Samuel Johnson, Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets After receiving his MA, Milton moved to Hammersmith, his father's new home since the previous year. He also lived at Horton, Berkshire, from 1635 and undertook six years of self-directed private study. Hill argues that this was not retreat into a rural idyll; Hammersmith was then a "suburban village" falling into the orbit of London, and ...
4 giorni fa · Generally, Parsons read extensively in religious literature, especially works focusing on the sociology of religion. One scholar who became especially important for Parsons was Ernst D. Troeltsch (1865–1923). Parsons also read widely on Calvinism. His reading included the work of Emile Doumerque, Eugéne Choisy, and Henri Hauser.
5 giorni fa · Mircea Eliade ( Romanian: [ˈmirtʃe̯a eliˈade]; March 13 [ O.S. February 28] 1907 – April 22, 1986) was a Romanian historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, and professor at the University of Chicago. One of the most influential scholars of religion of the 20th century [1] and interpreter of religious experience, he established ...
3 mag 2024 · This is a 3-year fixed-term teaching and research appointment in English Literature, with a core focus on early modern literature. The purpose of the post is to cover the College teaching of Prof Helen Moore, whilst she holds the position of President of Corpus Christi College.
8 mag 2024 · Helen Moore Sewell (born June 27, 1896, Vallejo, California, U.S.—died February 24, 1957, New York City, New York) was an American artist and children’s author especially known for her illustrations for American author Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and for books of classic literature. Sewell was the eldest of three ...
1 mag 2024 · A celebrated literary scholar with a sometimes-unexpected sense of humor, Vendler took every opportunity to bring poetry to life, making her courses unforgettable experiences, according to students and colleagues. Vendler, one of the world’s foremost critics of English and American poetry, died April 23 in Laguna Niguel, California ...
6 giorni fa · The Folger Institute, founded in 1970 by the Folger Shakespeare Library and a consortium of universities, is a multidisciplinary centre for advanced study in the humanities. The Folger also has educational programs for grades K–12, which encourage teachers and students to combine the reading of texts with performance-based activities.
