The Postsecular Restoration and the Making of Literary Conservatism by Corrinne Harol (review).

  • Published In: Eighteenth-Century Studies, 2024, v. 58, n. 1. P. 132 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Mowry, Melissa 3 of 3

Abstract

Corrinne Harol's book "The Postsecular Restoration and the Making of Literary Conservatism" challenges the Enlightenment's claim to have triumphed over religious bigotry through human reason. Harol argues that conservative writers like Aphra Behn and John Dryden forged a postsecular worldview in response to emergent liberal secular ideals. The book explores the endurance of faith-based conservatism in literature and its role in shaping modern literature, offering a nuanced perspective on the relationship between religion and politics in the late Stuart period. Harol's work calls for a reevaluation of literary history to better understand the impact of conservative writers on Enlightenment ideals and practices. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Eighteenth-Century Studies. 2024/10, Vol. 58, Issue 1, p132
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0013-2586
  • DOI:10.1353/ecs.2024.a944069
  • Accession Number:180973152
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