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This volume celebrates the work of the Welsh poet R. S. Thomas (1913-2000) and illuminates the theological implications of this famous twentieth-century poet-priest's pilgrimage. By providing detailed readings of individual poems, Davis explores the depth and imagination of Thomas's profound theological vision.

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"This book uses strategically selected readings to trace the development of particular themes and preoccupations in Thomas' work." - Barry Sloan, University of Southampton "Davis says of R S Thomas, "His pilgrimage will long be traced by faithful followers and by readers still to come." Davis' book succeeds in showing why this should be so." - D Z Phillips, Professor Emeritus, Swansea University

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1 Poetry in Theological Crisis 2 Finding and Following R. S. Thomas 3 Agnostic Faith 4 Poet-Priest and the Apocalyptic Mode 5 Mirrors and Mirror Imagery 6 Gaps in the Poetry of R. S. Thomas 7 Fathers and Sons 8 The Quarrel with Technology 9 R. S. Thomas and Soren Kierkegaard 10 R. S. Thomas and Wallace Stevens Conclusion

R. S. Thomas: Poetry and Theology

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      Publisher: Baylor University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 22/08/2007
      ISBN13: 9781932792492, 978-1932792492
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      Literary studies: poetry and poets

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This volume celebrates the work of the Welsh poet R. S. Thomas (1913-2000) and illuminates the theological implications of this famous twentieth-century poet-priest's pilgrimage. By providing detailed readings of individual poems, Davis explores the depth and imagination of Thomas's profound theological vision.

      Trade Review
      "This book uses strategically selected readings to trace the development of particular themes and preoccupations in Thomas' work." - Barry Sloan, University of Southampton "Davis says of R S Thomas, "His pilgrimage will long be traced by faithful followers and by readers still to come." Davis' book succeeds in showing why this should be so." - D Z Phillips, Professor Emeritus, Swansea University

      Table of Contents
      1 Poetry in Theological Crisis 2 Finding and Following R. S. Thomas 3 Agnostic Faith 4 Poet-Priest and the Apocalyptic Mode 5 Mirrors and Mirror Imagery 6 Gaps in the Poetry of R. S. Thomas 7 Fathers and Sons 8 The Quarrel with Technology 9 R. S. Thomas and Soren Kierkegaard 10 R. S. Thomas and Wallace Stevens Conclusion

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