William May Bücher

The book explores the essential role of marriage as the foundation of family, emphasizing its definition as the union of one man and one woman. William E. May, drawing from Pope John Paul II's "theology of the body," highlights the affirming, loving, life-giving, and sanctifying aspects of marriage. He argues that the complementary nature of this union inherently excludes the concept of same-sex marriage, presenting a theological perspective on the significance of traditional marriage in society.

This volume in the "York Notes Companions "series examines postwar literature, including the postmodern novels of Julian Barnes, Angela Carter and Graham Swift, the modern lyrics of Philip Larkin, Sylvia Plath and Stevie Smith, and the inventive dramas of Samuel Beckett, Caryl Churchill and Tom Stoppard.This volume in the "York Notes Companions "series examines postwar literature, including the postmodern novels of Julian Barnes, Angela Carter and Graham Swift, the modern lyrics of Philip Larkin, Sylvia Plath and Stevie Smith, and the inventive dramas of Samuel Beckett, Caryl Churchill and Tom Stoppard.Part of the first literature study guides to cover key literary periods and texts and combine them with historical and cultural contextsContains essential information on relevant literary criticismGary Day is an experienced lecturer who has also written extensively in the fieldContains various helpful features such as extented commentaries, additional notes, timelines and annotated further reading