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A review by cherylanntownsend
The Gospel in Dorothy L. Sayers: Selections from Her Novels, Plays, Letters, and Essays by Dorothy L. Sayers
5.0
The Gospel in Dorothy L. Sayers Edited by Carole Vanderhoof
Initially known for her detective novels in the late 30’s - early 40’s, Sayers went on to write plays that rendered religious tones with high praises. Almost the alter-ego of Dorothy Parker, who also wrote the same varied genres, including ad slogans, Sayers had as much the hidden messages/undertones in her writings as Parker did obvious snark.
What I enjoyed most about this was it was a leisure read, given each chapter was its own story, play, essay, what not, with a brief introduction.
The collectives own intro is as informative into the woman behind such forward-thinking writings.
Highlighted are the gospel themes within her many offerings.
Her mystery novels, spanning near a century, were a highly sought read, while also were her religious-themed expostulations. She, unbeknownst to me, was a reveled translator of Dante’s Divine Comedy.
A woman of many surprises and talents, it’s delightful to see her recognized in a tidy tribute, sure to please her fans on both ends of the quill.
Initially known for her detective novels in the late 30’s - early 40’s, Sayers went on to write plays that rendered religious tones with high praises. Almost the alter-ego of Dorothy Parker, who also wrote the same varied genres, including ad slogans, Sayers had as much the hidden messages/undertones in her writings as Parker did obvious snark.
What I enjoyed most about this was it was a leisure read, given each chapter was its own story, play, essay, what not, with a brief introduction.
The collectives own intro is as informative into the woman behind such forward-thinking writings.
Highlighted are the gospel themes within her many offerings.
Her mystery novels, spanning near a century, were a highly sought read, while also were her religious-themed expostulations. She, unbeknownst to me, was a reveled translator of Dante’s Divine Comedy.
A woman of many surprises and talents, it’s delightful to see her recognized in a tidy tribute, sure to please her fans on both ends of the quill.