See the Virgin Blest (1403974926) SPURR

"A book that is engaging both as literary criticism and also as 'a kind of anthology' of the poems described.....an important contribution to literary criticism....The book is sure to appeal to believer and non-believer alike"--Oriens

"See the Virgin Blest contains a wealth of matter, ranging from the orthodox to the idiosyncratic.... The book is at once a critical study and an anthology of the material discussed. It manages to be a contribution to Mariology without ever quite deviating into Mariolatry, and as such should satisfy the needs of most readers. Spurr makes the most of what he has garnered. He is especially illuminating on Eliot... [whom] he analyzes with considerable subtlety and persuasiveness."--The Tablet

"In See the Virgin Blest we have a well-researched narrative that plots the role of Mary as a point of literary reference from the thirteenth century to the present day....See the Virgin Blest begins with a preface and equally detailed introduction. The latter provides an excellent overview of devotion to Mary in the English tradition, and of itself would be justification for wanting to have a copy of this book to lend to serious inquirers on the subject....it is testimony to the worth of this book that is very timely, and does good service to the role that the archetypes of our faith, such as the Virgin blest, play in the unfolding of God’s revelation."--New Directions

"Barry Spurr’s new book combines meticulous literary analyses with theological insight into the significance of a figure whose slim references in the New Testament have given rise to a massive literature and tradition of devotion....This is the work of a learned, experienced and sensitive literary critic with an excellent understanding of the contribution literature can make to theological shifts and religious practice....This is a significant contribution to the study of literature and theology."--Literature and Theology

"Spurr's critical study... [reveals] a wealth of material both orthodox and unexpected. See the Virgin Blest is scholarly yet accessible and fascinating for a wider readership with an interest in English poetry and history and the role of religions in both."--Sydney University Alumni Magazine (June, 2008)

“Spurr's sure-footed reading of 'Ash-Wednesday' is alone worth the price of
admission. Spurr restores the poem's liturgical power without diminishing its
literary complexity.”--Ron Bush, Drue Heinz Professor of American Literature, Oxford University

“This is a much needed and useful study of the Virgin Mary's appearance in English poetry from the medieval to the modern/postmodern periods. Spurr's work precisely captures the development of Mariology and how that theology is brought to life in a wide
range of poetry that is surprising in its reflection on both individual writers and the changing cultural contexts in which it was produced. This study will be important to scholars in literature, art history, and theology.”--Eugene R. Cunnar, Professor of English, New Mexico State University

“Spurr has produced a compelling study of poetic tributes to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Balanced, thorough, judicious, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in the Christian roots of English poetry.”--Peter Alexander, Professor of English, University of New South Wales

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