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The Devil's Mousetrap : Redemption and Colonial American Literature.

This text explores the thought of three colonial New England divines - Increase Mather, Jonathan Edwards and Edward Taylor - from a literary theory perspective. The author focuses on the background of the men's ideas, exploring the construction of Puritan theology.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Munk, Linda
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
Subjects:
Edwards, Jonathan, > 1703-1758 > Criticism and interpretation.
Taylor, Edward, > 1642-1729 > Criticism and interpretation.
Mather, Increase > Writing skill.
American literature > Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 > History and criticism.
Christian literature, American > Puritan authors > History and criticism.
American literature > New England > History and criticism.
Puritan movements in literature.
Redemption in literature.
Puritans in literature.
Electronic books.
Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780195354119
0195354117
1280454164
9781280454165
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:This text explores the thought of three colonial New England divines - Increase Mather, Jonathan Edwards and Edward Taylor - from a literary theory perspective. The author focuses on the background of the men's ideas, exploring the construction of Puritan theology.
Physical Description:1 online resource (159 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 105-137) and index.
Language Note:English.
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