Innocence Uncovered by Elizabeth Dodd, Carl Findley III - 9780367596118

Taylor & Francis

Innocence UncoveredLiterary and Theological Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Elizabeth Dodd, Carl Findley III\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367596118, 978-0367596118\nSynopsis\nInnocence is a rich and emotive idea, but what does it really mean? This is a significant question both for literary interpretation and theologyyet one without a straightforward answer. This volume provides a critical overview of key issues and historical developments in the concept of innocence, delving into its ambivalences and exploring the many transformations of innocence within literature and theology. The contributions in this volume, by leading scholars in their respective fields, provide a range of responses to this critical question. They address literary and theological treatments of innocence from the birth of modernity to the present day. They discuss major symbols and themes surrounding innocence, including purity and sexuality, .