Joseph Pearce Books & Bio

The new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture. The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership. Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: literature, salvation, mercy, history, art, music and philosophy. In Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know, Joseph Pearce provides a survey of literary wor...

Highly regarded and best-selling literary writer and teacher, Joseph Pearce presents a stimulating and vivid biography of the world's most revered writer that is sure to be controversial. Unabashedly provocative, with scholarship, insight and keen observation, Pearce strives to separate historical fact from fiction about the beloved Bard. Shakespeare is not only one of the greatest figures in human history, he is also one of the most controversial and one of the most elusive. He is famous and...

Fulfilling the promise he made in his previous book, The Quest for Shakespeare, bestselling literary writer Joseph Pearce analyzes in this volume three of Shakespeare's immortal plays -The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet and King Lear - in order to uncover the Bard's Catholic beliefs. In The Quest for Shakespeare, which has been made into an EWTN television series, Pearce delved into the known biographical evidence for Shakespeare's Catholicism. Here the popular and provocative author digs into th...

Recognized by religious scholars and readers alike, Poems Every Catholic Should Know is an essential anthology for anyone desiring to explore the finest Christian verse of the second millennium. This uplifting collection brings together some of the most beloved works written by faithful followers of Christ. From High Middle Ages figures like Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, Dante and Chaucer to sixteenth-century missionaries like Teresa Of Ávila, John Of The Cross and John Donne, this ...

Discover the faith through literature with Catholic Literary Giants, written by Joseph Pearce. This acclaimed book takes readers on an immersive journey into the wondrous depths of the Catholic literary tradition. Featuring beloved authors such as G.K. Chesterton, Graham Greene and J.R.R. Tolkien and insightful commentary from Pearce, Catholic Literary Giants delves into the rich history and cultural significance of great wordsmiths from Dante to Shakespeare to Waugh. Introducing some lesser-...

It has been said, quite correctly, that we write as well as we read. It can also be said that we think as well as we read. Since reading well is so important, it is good to get into the habit of reading good books. The better the book, the better will be our ability to think well and write well. In Classic Literature Made Simple, literary expert Joseph Pearce takes the reader on a guided tour of fifty great works of literature. The author of over thirty books, Pearce uses his experience of te...

The Catholic Church has been a part of English history since the arrival of Christian missionaries to Roman Britain in the first century after Christ. England was evangelized in these early centuries to such an extent that, by the time the Romans withdrew in the fifth century, the Celtic population was largely Catholic.Anglo-Saxon England, prior to the Norman Conquest, was a land of saints. From St. Bede, with his history of the early Church, to the holy king St. Edward the Confessor, Saxon E...

"Twelve Great Books: Going Deeper Into Classic Literature" by Joseph Pearce invites readers on an enlightening journey through twelve pivotal works that have shaped Christian civilization and the landscape of world literature. Pearce, an acclaimed literary critic, explores the profound truths rooted within these classics, offering insights into their historical, biographical, and spiritual contexts. From the tragic depths of "Othello" to the redemptive beauty of "A Christmas Carol," Pearce ac...

Pope Benedict XVI will go down in Church history as one of the greatest popes. In this heartfelt defense of Pope Benedict's words and works, a tribute to his life and legacy and a homage to his sanity and sanctity, Joseph Pearce's biography provides an unforgettable encounter with this great historical figure. As the defender of the Faith, Pope Benedict XVI fought tirelessly and largely successfully against the forces of secularism first as the indomitable Ratzinger and then as the incomparab...

Vilified by fellow Victorians for his sexuality and his dandyism, Oscar Wilde, the great poet, satirist and playwright, is hailed today, in some circles, as a "progressive" sexual liberator. But this is not how Wilde saw himself. His actions and pretensions did not bring him happiness and fulfillment. This study of Wilde's brilliant and tragic life goes beyond the mistakes that brought him notoriety in order to explore this emotional and spiritual search.Unlike any other biography of Wilde, i...

Published by renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce, Bilbo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning of The Hobbit is an eye-opening guide to one of the world's most beloved stories. This book offers readers an opportunity to both relive the captivating adventure of Bilbo Baggins and discover the hidden Christian meaning of The Hobbit. Going beyond Smaug and elves, Bilbo's Journey delves further into a story that speaks to us through ages.The journey follows Bilbo as he ventures out with a ho...