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Bodies of Life: Shaker Literature and Literacies
Contributor(s): Madden, Etta (Author)

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 ISBN: 0313303037     ISBN-13: 9780313303036
Publisher: Praeger
OUR PRICE: $99.75  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 1998
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Annotation: The Shakers' "spiritual literacies," defined through an examination of their reading and writing practices, blur boundaries between traditionally masculine and feminine realms by using reason and emotion and by being innovative as well as traditional. This exploration of the relationship between literary practices and religious life in the 19th century, of such genres as autobiographies, elegies, histories, and doctrinal works, provides new insights into the many ways in which literacy enriches people's lives. This volume will appeal not only to the growing body of Shaker scholars, but also to researchers interested in American literature and culture, literacy, religious history, and gender studies.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | American - General
- Religion | Christianity - Shaker
Dewey: 289.8
LCCN: 97030110
Lexile Measure: 1500(Not Available)
Series: Contributions to the Study of Religion
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.4" W x 9.62" L (1.08 lbs) 208 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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The Shakers' spiritual literacies, defined through an examination of their reading and writing practices, blur boundaries between traditionally masculine and feminine realms by using reason and emotion and by being innovative as well as traditional. This exploration of the relationship between literary practices and religious life in the 19th century, of such genres as autobiographies, elegies, histories, and doctrinal works, provides new insights into the many ways in which literacy enriches people's lives.

This volume will appeal not only to the growing body of Shaker scholars, but also to researchers interested in American literature and culture, literacy, religious history, and gender studies.
 
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