Bøker av Giles Fletcher

This epic poem, written in the 17th century by two brothers, is an allegorical exploration of the spiritual journey of the soul. The 'Isle of Man' represents the human body, while 'Christ's Victory and Triumph' represents the soul's ultimate triumph over sin and death. With its rich imagery and dense symbolism, this poem is a masterpiece of Christian literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This anthology features sacred poetry from the seventeenth century, including the entirety of Giles Fletcher's Christ's Victory and Triumph, with additional poems by Spenser, Davies, Sandys, and others. Accompanied with an introductory essay and critical comments, this collection is perfect for anyone interested in the religious poetry of that era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Originally published in two volumes in 1908 and 1909, the present work remains the standard edition of the poetical works of Giles Fletcher and his brother Phineas Fletcher. The first volume contains all the extant poems of Giles Fletcher and the undisputed poetical works of Phineas published before 1633.