American Catholic Convert Authors: A Bio-Bibliography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258238674)

American Catholic Convert Authors: A Bio-Bibliography is a comprehensive reference book that provides detailed information about the lives and works of American Catholic authors who converted to Catholicism. Written by David Martin, the book includes biographical sketches of each author, along with a bibliography of their published works.The book covers a wide range of authors, from well-known figures such as G.K. Chesterton and Thomas Merton to lesser-known writers such as Clare Boothe Luce and Sheldon Vanauken. Each entry includes information about the author's background, their conversion to Catholicism, and their literary career.In addition to the biographical information, the book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context for the conversion of American writers to Catholicism. Martin examines the role that Catholicism played in American literature during the 20th century, and discusses the various factors that led to the conversion of so many American writers.Overall, American Catholic Convert Authors: A Bio-Bibliography is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of Catholicism and American literature. It provides a wealth of information about the lives and works of some of the most important Catholic writers of the 20th century, and sheds light on the role that Catholicism played in shaping American culture during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David Martin
ISBN-10: 1258238675
ISBN-13: 9781258238674
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/17/2012
Pages: 262
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d