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Approaches to Teaching Teresa of Avila and the Spanish Mystics
Alison Weber
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Description for Approaches to Teaching Teresa of Avila and the Spanish Mystics
Paperback. Editor(s): Weber, Alison. Series: Approaches to Teaching World Literature. Num Pages: 297 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
The writings of Teresa of Ávila and the Spanish mystics, most notably John of the Cross and Luis de León, aroused passionate responses when they were composed. Though today's students realize that religious beliefs have wide-ranging consequences, they are presented with particular challenges in studying the Spanish mystics because of their unfamiliarity with the linguistic, social, and religious history of early modern Spain. This volume is designed to help instructors elicit students' curiosity, sympathy, and appreciation for writings that can at first seem alien or confusing.
Part 1, "Materials," recommends accessible editions and translations; print, electronic, and visual resources; ... Read more
The writings of Teresa of Ávila and the Spanish mystics, most notably John of the Cross and Luis de León, aroused passionate responses when they were composed. Though today's students realize that religious beliefs have wide-ranging consequences, they are presented with particular challenges in studying the Spanish mystics because of their unfamiliarity with the linguistic, social, and religious history of early modern Spain. This volume is designed to help instructors elicit students' curiosity, sympathy, and appreciation for writings that can at first seem alien or confusing.
Part 1, "Materials," recommends accessible editions and translations; print, electronic, and visual resources; ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Modern Language Association of America
Condition
New
Series
Approaches to Teaching World Literature
Number of Pages
297
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781603290234
SKU
V9781603290234
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