Religion & Spirituality· International
The Church of England, 1688-1832
by William GibsonAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 2000English
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Published in 2000, The Church of England, 1688-1832 established William Gibson as one of the defining voices in religion & spirituality. The Church of England, 1688-1832 (2000) by William Gibson is a thoughtful and illuminating work on faith, meaning, and the spiritual dimensions of human life.
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The Church of England, 1688-1832 by William Gibson sits within the tradition of religion & spirituality that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2000 in International, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes The Church of England, 1688-1832 is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
The Church of England, 1688-1832 reflects William Gibson's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with International's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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notable · national
200030
William Gibson is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.
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