{"product_id":"9781441178589","title":"Redcrosse: Remaking Religious Poetry for Today's World","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRedcrosse: Remaking Religious Poetry for Today's World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo poetry and criticism matter in today's world? \u003cbr\u003eHow can the poetry of the past help us tackle the changing nature of religious faith and national identity?\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the creation of \u003ci\u003eRedcrosse\u003c\/i\u003e, a new poetic liturgy for St George's Day and a unique collaborative work written by the critic Ewan Fernie, the theologian Andrew Shanks and the major\u003cbr\u003econtemporary poets Jo Shapcott, Michael Symmons Roberts and Andrew Motion. Leading writers - including John Milbank, Salley Vickers and Sarah Apetrei, together with authors of \u003ci\u003eRedcrosse\u003c\/i\u003e itself - reflect on the creation of the liturgy and its central inspiration, Edmund Spenser's epic Renaissance poem, \u003ci\u003eThe Faerie Queene\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as on its two premieres in St George's Chapel, Windsor and Manchester Cathedral, and its sometimes controversial public reception. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluding the full text of \u003ci\u003eRedcrosse\u003c\/i\u003e, the volume triumphantly shows that a new poetic work really can address some of the most pressing concerns of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781441178589\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40607481921742,"sku":"9781441178589","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781441178589","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}