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The Comedy of Redemption

Christian faith and comic vision in four American novelists

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  • 1988 first published
  • 310 pages
  • 2 editions
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The Comedy of Redemption is a 1988 novel by Ralph C. Wood. It is set in the 20th century. Characters include John Updike (1932-2009), Walker Percy (1916-) and Karl Barth (1886-1968). It deals with history and criticism, Influence, Christianity and religion.

At about 310 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Tropes

Era

Characters

  • John Updike (1932-2009)
  • Walker Percy (1916-)
  • Karl Barth (1886-1968)
  • Peter De Vries (1910-1993)
  • Flannery O'Connor

Subjects

  • History and criticism
  • American Christian fiction
  • Religion in literature
  • Religious aspects of Fiction
  • Influence
  • Redemption in literature
  • Christianity and literature
  • Christianity
  • Influence, Literary, artistic, etc.
  • Religion
  • Inflytande
  • American literature, history and criticism
  • Christianity in literature
  • Religion and literature
  • Religious aspects

Quick answers

Who wrote The Comedy of Redemption?

The Comedy of Redemption was written by Ralph C. Wood and first published in 1988.

How long is The Comedy of Redemption?

The median edition has 310 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Comedy of Redemption?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Robe, La Divina Commedia and Carolina Moon.

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