The givenness of things : essays
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New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015.
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9780374298470, 0374298475
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292 pages ; 22 cm
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Published
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780374298470, 0374298475

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The spirit of our times can appear to be one of joyless urgency. As a culture we have become less interested in the exploration of the glorious mind, and more interested in creating technologies for material well-being. But while cultural pessimism is always fashionable, there is still much to give us hope. In The Givenness of Things, Marilynne Robinson delivers an impassioned critique of our contemporary society while arguing that reverence must be given to who we are and what we are: creatures of singular interest and value, despite our errors and depredations. Robinson has plumbed the depths of the human spirit in her award-winning novels, and in her new essay collection she trains her incisive mind on our modern predicament and the mysteries of faith. These seventeen essays examine the ideas that have inspired and provoked one of our finest writers throughout her life. Whether she is investigating how the work of the great thinkers of the past--Calvin, Locke, Bonhoeffer, and Shakespeare--can infuse our lives, or calling attention to the rise of the self-declared élite in American religious and political life, Robinson's peerless prose and boundless humanity are on display. Exquisite and bold, this is a call for us to find wisdom and guidance in our cultural heritage, and to offer grace to one another.--Adapted from book jacket.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Robinson, M. (2015). The givenness of things: essays (First edition.). Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robinson, Marilynne. 2015. The Givenness of Things: Essays. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robinson, Marilynne. The Givenness of Things: Essays Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015.

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Robinson, Marilynne. The Givenness of Things: Essays First edition., Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015.

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