Trinity of Discord

Mehr zum Buch

Exploring the unique contributions of Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, and William Cowper, this work highlights their significance as both poets and hymn-writers in a burgeoning genre. Each writer embodies distinct literary movements: Watts as a Neoclassicist, Wesley as a pre-Romantic, and Cowper as a Romantic with a psychological depth. Their pioneering roles set the stage for future literary developments, underscoring their lasting impact on both hymnody and canonical literary history.