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Ancient or Modern, Ancient and Modern: The Victorian Hymn and the Nineteenth Century

Watson, J.R.

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J.R. Watson



Abstract

Hymns Ancient and Modern (1860-61) was one of the great literary achievements of the nineteenth century, its sales eclipsing those of every other printed book. In religion, the growing uncertainties and doubts produced a frenetic activity, shown in its constituent parts. The Latin and Greek hymns celebrated the continuity of the Church, and the claim of the Church of England to be a part of the Catholic Church; the translation of German hymns celebrated the Reformation. Behind these major divisions were assumptions about education and the role of women.

Citation

Watson, J. (2006). Ancient or Modern, Ancient and Modern: The Victorian Hymn and the Nineteenth Century. Yearbook of English Studies, 36(2), 1-16

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jul 1, 2006
Deposit Date May 30, 2008
Publicly Available Date May 30, 2008
Journal Yearbook of English Studies
Print ISSN 0306-2473
Publisher Modern Humanities Research Association (MHRA)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 36
Issue 2
Pages 1-16
Keywords Hymns, Religion, Latin, Greek, Church, German, Reformation, Education, Women.
Publisher URL http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mhra/yes/2006/00000036/00000002/art00001

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