{"product_id":"9781441156914","title":"Redcrosse: Remaking Religious Poetry for Today's World","description":"\u003ci\u003eDo poetry and criticism matter in today's world? \u003cbr\u003eHow can the poetry of the past help us tackle the changing nature of religious faith and national identity?\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the creation of \u003ci\u003eRedcrosse\u003c\/i\u003e,  a new poetic liturgy for St George's Day and a unique collaborative  work written by the critic Ewan Fernie, the theologian Andrew Shanks and  the major\u003cbr\u003econtemporary poets Jo Shapcott, Michael Symmons Roberts  and Andrew Motion. Leading writers - including John Milbank, Salley  Vickers and Sarah Apetrei, together with authors of \u003ci\u003eRedcrosse\u003c\/i\u003e itself - reflect on the creation of the liturgy and its central inspiration, Edmund Spenser's epic Renaissance poem, \u003ci\u003eThe Faerie Queene\u003c\/i\u003e,  as well as on its two premieres in St George's Chapel, Windsor and  Manchester Cathedral, and its sometimes controversial public reception. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluding the full text of \u003ci\u003eRedcrosse\u003c\/i\u003e, the volume triumphantly shows that a new poetic work really can address some of the most pressing concerns of our time.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125159477488,"sku":"9781441156914","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441156914_p0.jpg?v=1763791100","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441156914","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}