Divine Songs and Meditacions (1653) by active 17th century An Collins
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| Author | Collins, An, active 17th century |
|---|---|
| Editor | Stewart, Stanley, 1931- |
| LoC No. | 62053553 |
| Title | Divine Songs and Meditacions (1653) |
| Series Title | Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 94 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Divine Songs and Meditacions (1653) by active 17th century An Collins" is a collection of devotional poetry that reflects the author’s spiritual struggles and insights, composed during the early modern period. The work encompasses themes of faith, grace, and the human condition, serving as an exploration of Collins' relationship with God amidst her physical afflictions. This collection showcases a blend of autobiographical elements intertwined with religious meditation, aiming to offer comfort to others who may experience spiritual desolation. In "Divine Songs and Meditacions," An Collins writes about her personal battles with illness and despair while seeking solace through her poetry. She presents her meditations and songs as expressions of divine love and mercy, urging readers to find peace in their faith. The work includes various poems that illustrate her emotional depth, including reflections on the nature of sin, the power of grace, and the hope of spiritual renewal. Collins emphasizes the importance of turning to God in times of sorrow, illustrating her belief that true happiness is found through communion with Christ. The collection serves both as an artistic endeavor and a heartfelt invitation for readers to contemplate their spiritual journey amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Meditations |
| Subject | Christian women -- Religious life -- Poetry |
| Subject | Christian poetry, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37867 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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