Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents xi
4. Introduction. Criticism of Traherne 2
5. 1. Traherne’s Vision and Tradition: Context of Meaning 12
6. 2. Traherne’s Poetic: Mode out of Vision and Tradition 34
7. 3. Innocence: "The Salutation" to "The Preparative" 60
8. 4. Fall: "The Instruction" to "Speed" 96
9. 5. Redemption: "The Designe" to "Goodnesse" 138
10. Appendix A. Traherne and Renaissance Poetic Theory and Practice 191
11. Appendix B. Traherne and the Perennial Philosophy 197
12. Notes 205
13. Index 227