Catching the wind in a net
the religious vision of Robertson Davies
Dave Little
210 pages | ~6 hrs
Catching the wind in a net
the religious vision of Robertson Davies
By Dave Little
Exploring the intersection of literature and spirituality, this scholarly examination reveals how religious themes weave through the fabric of Robertson Davies's fictional works. Dave Little guides readers through a fascinating journey that traces the evolution of Davies's spiritual perspectives, from subtle references to divine figures in early novels to more complex theological concepts in later works.
The study demonstrates how Davies's characters embark on quests that are fundamentally spiritual in nature, even when they appear to be pursuing worldly goals. Little illuminates the author's belief that genuine self-discovery and personal exploration operate within a deeper theological framework, suggesting that the search for meaning extends beyond the psychological into the realm of the sacred.
What makes this analysis particularly valuable is its recognition of our contemporary disconnect from biblical culture. Davies himself observed that traditional religious literacy has diminished in modern society, making the spiritual dimensions of literature less accessible to today's readers. To bridge this gap, the book includes a comprehensive appendix identifying biblical quotations and allusions throughout Davies's novels, serving as a practical guide for readers seeking to understand these deeper layers of meaning.
This work offers both literary scholars and spiritual seekers an opportunity to discover how fiction can serve as a vehicle for exploring profound questions about good and evil, divine presence, and the human quest for transcendence.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Good and evil
- ✓ Explore Fiction, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religious fiction, Canadian
- ✓ Explore Davies, robertson, 1913-1995
- ✓ Explore In literature
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Details
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- ECW Press, Distributed by General Distribution Services
- ISBN-10
- 1550222643
- Pages
- 210
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- PR9199.3.D3 Z74 1996
