Leading people in religion and politics during the Civil War era

Often overshadowed by his famous older brother, Charles Wesley has emerged as perhaps "the greatest hymnwriter of all ages."

Two centuries later, what's the secret of Charles Wesley's undiminished popularity?

In 1700, there were precious few English hymns. In 1800, there were hymnbooks galore. What happened?

The poets who put words in our mouths.

They have endured. But does their lasting popularity prove their quality?

Where did the English hymn come from?

Meet the first known dramatist of Christianity, the most famous female exegete of the nature of the Trinity, and the author of the earliest known autobiography in English.

A team of scholars produced an English Bible translation unsurpassed in linguistic beauty and longevity.

John Donne asked the questions that face everyone who suffers.

Lewis defined reason as the natural organ of truth and imagination as the organ of meaning.

The output of Lewis's research and writing extends far beyond those works for which he is best known.

Reprinted from Adventures in English Literature by R.B. Inglis and Dr. J. Spear; Harcourt, Brace and Company, Inc., Copyright 1958.