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Book SynopsisIris Exiled is a critical history of wonder from the Bible and Homer to modern times. Dennis Quinn examines the subject in relation to various disciplines and modes of discourse- philosophy, theology, poetry, art myth, history, rhetoric, psychology, education, and modern science.
Trade ReviewFor readers interested in what a widely read and intelligent intellectual reactionary, not a pundit or a 'culture warrior,' thinks of the history of Western culture and how it relates to our current predicaments, 'Iris Exiled' is a good way to find out. -- William E. Burns, Washington, D.C. * Sixteenth Century Journal *
Quinn nimbly traverses the historical developments about wonder, persuasively argues his philosophical position, and trenchantly analyzes and interprets as a literary critic. In the end, he has written a fascinating study. I encourage one to read his book: It is the next best thing to matriculating at Kansas University and learning from the master teacher directly. -- Curtis L. Hancock, Rockhurst University * Review of Metaphysics *
Quinn nimbly traverses the historical developments about wonder, persuasively argues his philosophical position, and trenchantly analyzes and interprets as a literary critic. In the end, he has written a fascinating study. I encourage one to read his book: It is the next best thing to matriculating at Kansas University and learning from the master teacher directly. -- Curtis L. Hancock, Rockhurst University * Review of Metaphysics *
For readers interested in what a widely read and intelligent intellectual reactionary, not a pundit or a 'culture warrior,' thinks of the history of Western culture and how it relates to our current predicaments, 'Iris Exiled' is a good way to find out. -- William E. Burns, Washington, D.C. * Sixteenth Century Journal *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Forward Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Iris Observed: Chapter 5 The Name and Nature of Wonder Chapter 6 Iris Regnant: Wonder in Classical Antiquity and the Christian Era: Chapter 7 Youthful Wonder: The Greeks Chapter 8 Mature Wonder: The Romans Chapter 9 The Conversion of Wonder: The Christian Era Chapter 10 Iris Usurped: Wonder in the Modern Age: Chapter 11 The Early Modern Era Chapter 12 The Enlightenment Chapter 13 The Romantic Renaissance of Wonder Chapter 14 The Later Nineteenth Century Chapter 15 From Romance to Fantasy-and Beyond Chapter 16 Iris in Exile: Chapter 17 Modern Loyalists; Vive la Reigne! Chapter 18 Bibliography Chapter 19 Index Chapter 20 Author Biographical Sketch
