The Authority with Joseph Pearce introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works. This is The Authority.
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The Authority with Joseph Pearce introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works. This is The Authority.
Delve into the impact of 20th-century poet Siegfried Sassoon, a man from a wealthy and well-known family who spoke out against World War I and converted to Catholicism.
Joseph Pearce unravels the complexities of Robert Hugh Benson's literary contributions, from historical fiction set in the tumultuous times of the English Reformation to thought-provoking science fiction, and gain a deeper understanding of his profound influence on the Catholic literary revival.
There are many ways to perceive the life and times of Oscar Wilde. The Authority investigates this legendary author from Joseph Pearce's unique point of view.
After examining some of the most famous authors of all time in previous episodes of The Authority, learn why Joseph Pearce thinks everyone needs to know the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins.
A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations are a few of the works that vaulted Charles Dickens to the top of the literary world in the 19th century.
Instead of examining an individual author or work, this episode looks at the famous Brontë sisters as a group and how much their Christianity impacted their monumental literary contributions.
Building the previous exploration of William Wordsworth, this episode focuses on the other half of the pair who started the Catholic literary revival, Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
The Authority with Joseph Pearce introduces you to the men and women behind history's greatest works of literature. Come along every week as we explore these renowned authors, the times and genres in which they wrote, why scholars praise their writing, and how we, as Catholics, should read and understand their works. This is The Authority.
