Books on literature, including literary studies, children's literature, literary history and studies of the lives and work of famous writers.
An examination of the hero figure in two Victorian authors of children's literature and the complexity of their engagement with the ideologies of the time.
An exploration of how Tolkien's mythology reflects his intellectual background in the philosophical traditions of Roman Catholicism.
An insightful study of the theological and eschatological themes at the core of the work of the great Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.
An examination of how the political literature of the 19th century sheds light on English parliamentary thought.
An impassioned defence of the enduring importance of lifelong learning, and the value of literary education for those expanding their horizons in adult life.
An examination of the literary manifestations of the character of Satan, suggesting that he is best understood through a narrative role in myth and story.
A unique anthology of writings from English literature about the Book of Common Prayer, interspersed with essays on the history and culture of the Prayer Book.
An engaging literary examination of the school story, exploring the development and social significance of the genre from Tom Brown to Harry Potter.
Essays analysing the development of 18th-20th century children's literature, and the role played by the Religious Tract Society and the Lutterworth Press.
An examination of the role of imagination and its relationship to the divine in the stories of the Victorian author George MacDonald.