Sin’s Multifaceted Aspects in Literary Texts

Contributions by Igor Djordjevic Contributions by Margarete Rubik Contributions by John Maune Contributions by Ibrahim El Hussari Contributions by Renu Josan Contributions by Eloise Sureau Contributions by Paola Partenza Edited by Paola Partenza

Book cover: Sin’s Multifaceted Aspects in Literary Texts

Extent: 140 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: Literary Studies

Series: Passages - Transitions - Intersections

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(May 2018)

ISBN: 9783847108528

6.1 x 9.13 inches

Price: $40.00

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In certain instances, texts clearly refer to sin, while in other it is more of an ambiguous and obscured notion. Alongside the established understanding of sin, discourse, poetry and novels have responded to sin variously, due to the blossoming of ideas. French, American and British literature’s responses to the notion of sin will be investigated through the academic studies included in this volume.


Within art, society, culture, philosophy, literature and many other spheres, a constant issue being dealt with is that of sin. Reevaluation of this concept has proceeded down varied stimulating paths in relation to the multidisciplinary appraisal, although philosophical aesthetic and epistemic emphases commonly reflect issues present in literature. In certain instances, texts clearly refer to sin, while in other it is more of an ambiguous and obscured notion. Alongside the established understanding of sin, discourse, poetry and novels have responded to sin variously, due to the blossoming of ideas. French, American and British literature’s responses to the notion of sin will be investigated through the academic studies included in this volume.

  • Contributions by Igor Djordjevic
  • Contributions by Margarete Rubik
  • Contributions by John Maune
  • Contributions by Ibrahim El Hussari
  • Contributions by Renu Josan
  • Contributions by Eloise Sureau
  • Contributions by Paola Partenza
  • Edited by Paola Partenza