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Converts : From Oscar Wilde to Muriel Spark, Why So Many Became Catholic in the 20th Century
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MCDONAGH, MELANIE
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ISBN: 9780300266078
Author: MCDONAGH, MELANIE
Pages: 368
Why Did Catholicism Attract Unlikely Converts in 20th-Century Britain?
The twentieth century is often seen as an era of growing, inexorable secularism. Yet, between the 1890s and the 1960s in Britain, there was a remarkable turn to Catholicism. During this period, Catholicism became an intellectual and spiritual fashion, drawing more than half a million converts, including many fascinating artists, writers, and thinkers.
Key Questions Explored:
- What drew these men and women to join the Catholic Church?
- What difference did conversion make to their lives?
A Look Into the Lives of Notable Converts
Melanie McDonagh delves into the lives of these remarkable individuals from the perspective of their faith. Among the notable converts are:
- The Decadent circle of Aubrey Beardsley and Oscar Wilde (who converted on his deathbed)
- Artists such as Gwen John and David Jones
- The philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe
- Renowned novelists including G. K. Chesterton, Graham Greene, Evelyn Waugh, and Muriel Spark
What Catholicism Offered
For these individuals, Catholicism provided stability in increasingly febrile times. McDonagh explores:
- The personal lives and influences of these converts
- The societal reaction to their conversions
- The priests who guided them into the faith
This fascinating analysis sheds light on the spiritual and intellectual appeal of Catholicism during a time of cultural and social transformation.
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Converts : From Oscar Wilde to Muriel Spark, Why So Many Became Catholic in the 20th Century
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