Watts (1817-1904)

Exploring the Symbolism of a Victorian Master: George Frederick Watts' Artistic LegacyBy William Loftus Hare
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length33m

About this audiobook

In "Watts (1817-1904)", William Loftus Hare delves into the life and contributions of the eminent poet and hymn writer Isaac Watts, a founding figure in English literature and religious thought. This meticulously researched biography not only chronicles Watts's prolific output, including his innovative approaches to hymnody and his role in the development of English nonconformist thought, but also reflects Hare's keen literary style that seamlessly weaves narrative and analysis. The book situates Watts within the broader context of the Enlightenment, examining how his works resonate with the cultural currents of his time, while also offering insightful critiques of 18th-century religious practices. Hare'Äôs own background as a scholar of religion and literature equips him with a unique perspective on Watts's motivations and influences. His deep appreciation for the interplay between faith and creativity allows readers to grasp the significance of Watts'Äôs work in shaping modern worship and his enduring legacy. Hare's thorough examinations of Watts'Äôs personal correspondence and contemporaneous writings illuminate the profound socio-religious landscapes that shaped the poet's vision. This book is an indispensable resource for readers interested in the intersection of literature and theology. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of English poetry will find Hare's exploration of Isaac Watts not only illuminating but essential for understanding the depth of Watts's impact on hymnody and religious thought. "Watts (1817-1904)" invites readers to engage with the larger questions of faith, creativity, and the transformative power of words.

Audiobook details

GenreOther
Length33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish

More from William Loftus Hare

The Holy Bible - 1 SamuelKing James2h 13m4.8 (1.6K)$3 · $0.00
The American Standard Bible — The Gospel of MatthewMatthew3h 56m4.7 (3K)$2 · $0.00
Bad Fat Black GirlSesali Bowen6h 32m4.7 (2.8K)$24 · $0.00
The King James Audio Bible New Testament CompleteChristopher Glyn20h 2m4.7 (2.6K)$10 · $0.00
Faiths CheckbookCharles Spurgeon12h 44m4.7 (3.2K)$11 · $0.00
Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental HealthDr. Billy Garvey4h 53m4.7 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
The Chosen Book OneAmanda Jenkins, Kristen Hendricks, Dallas Jenkins3h 8m4.6 (4.9K)$10 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m4.6 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of LukeJ.C. Ryle27h 13m4.7 (536)$18 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m4.6 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Brain Training for RidersAndrea Monsarrat Waldo5h 56m4.7 (550)$19 · $0.00
My Effin' LifeGeddy Lee17h 11m4.6 (13.1K)$40 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
The Elementia Chronicles #2: The New OrderSean Fay Wolfe11h 17m4.6 (841)$29 · $0.00
The ActsLuke2h 55m4.6 (19.7K)$12 · $0.00
New Testament - Easy NavigationWorld English Bible19h 35m4.6 (1.3K)$1.30 · $0.00
Woodcraft and Camping (Annotated)George Washington Sears3h 30m4.6 (1.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Hate U GiveAngie Thomas11h 50m4.5 (1.1M)$8 · $0.00

You may also like

The Complete Poetry of Percy Bysshe ShelleyPercy Bysshe Shelley48h 22m4.4 (9.4K)$2 · $0.00
The Curse of LonoHunter S. Thompson5h 7m4.0 (7.5K)$20
Sacred Books of the East (Annotated)Various15h 5m4.4 (265)$1.99 · $0.00
Let Us Compare MythologiesLeonard Cohen55m3.9 (2K)$10
The Island of the FayEdgar Allan Poe14m3.7 (1K)$0.20
W. B. YeatsWilliam Butler Yeats2h 59m4.4 (43.1K)$12
John KeatsJohn Keats2h 51m4.1 (69.5K)$12
The Sensitive PlantPercy Bysshe Shelley36m4.2 (158)$2.30
Watts (1817-1904)William Loftus Hare33m$2 · $0.00
Renaissance ArtVictoria Charles3h 48m3.8 (43)$15 · $0.00
The Best of the World's Classics (Vol.1-10) (Annotated)Henry Cabot Lodge70h 53m4.2 (18)$1.99 · $0.00
The Triumph of the InnocentsWilliam Holman Hunt36m$2.40
Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic StudiesLewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke225h 56m4.3 (11)$1.99 · $0.00
The Odes (Complete Edition) (Annotated)John Keats22h 36m$2 · $0.00
Albrecht Dürer 1471-1528Victoria Charles2h 31m3.3 (25)$16 · $0.00
Darwinism. The Noachian FloodThomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing50m$2 · $0.00
Persian Miniatures 120 illustrationsVladimir Loukonine, Anatoli Ivanov1h 32m4.2 (33)$15 · $0.00
Song of the BirdsRobert Vennell7h 52m$29 · $0.00
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and PhilosophyVarious11h 21m3.9 (29)$1 · $0.00
A Book of MythsJean Lang7h 33m3.7 (663)$2 · $0.00