Catholic Literature:
An Introduction

By Margaret Summitt, Ph.D.

Why should we study literature? To learn truth, answers Margaret Summitt, and "in so far as a story, poem, or play is true, it is literature - and the deeper the truth it gets at, the more Catholic it is. In other words, the more deeply the author pursues truth, the more likely he is to find his way to the mysteries and dogmas of the Church." This book will be like a Literature 101 course, seen through Catholic eyes. Summitt explores authors like Chesterton, T.S. Eliot, Evelyn Waugh, Flannery O'Connor, J.R.R. Tolkien, and other great writers. Great for homeschoolers.

Non-Fiction | Softcover | 256 pp. | $

Why should we study literature? To learn truth, answers Margaret Summitt, and "in so far as a story, poem, or play is true, it is literature - and the deeper the truth it gets at, the more Catholic it is. In other words, the more deeply the author pursues truth, the more likely he is to find his way to the mysteries and dogmas of the Church." This book will be like a Literature 101 course, seen through Catholic eyes. Summitt explores authors like Chesterton, T.S. Eliot, Evelyn Waugh, Flannery O'Connor, J.R.R. Tolkien, and other great writers. Great for homeschoolers.

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"All Literature that tells basic truths about the human condition is catholic, that is universal; great Catholic Literature tells complete truth because it is rooted in the faith of the Eternal Church established by God Himself in the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ. In this fascinating work, Margaret Robe Summitt takes the reader on a pleasant and stimulating journey through some of the greatest works of Catholic Literature. The book will interest both Catholics who love this literature and those seeking a better understanding of the true nature of Catholic Literature. I learned much about works I already knew and loved. A delightful and instructive work!"

- Dr. David A. White, Professor of Literature, U.S. Naval Academy

"Margaret Robe Summitt's introduction to Catholic literature is a sheer delight. It is a romp through some of the finest works of the past millenium, and is a rollicking good read from start to finish. It presents for our delectation a veritable feast of Christian delights: Chaucer, Chesteron, Eliot, Crashaw, Francis Thompson, Robert Southwell, Tolkien, Waugh, and Flannery O'Connor. From the medieval to the modern, and all stops in between, Margaret Robe Summitt takes us on a literary ride through some of the summits of the Catholic literary landscape. Enjoy the ride. You won't want to get off!"

- Joseph Pearce, Editor of The Saint Austin Review