The Country Parson
- ISBN-10
- 0715382381
- ISBN-13
- 9780715382387
- Category
- Religion / Clergy
- Pages
- 184
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1983
- Publisher
- David & Charles
- Author
- Simon Goodenough
Description
The country parson was an often controversial and amusing character. and was often either loved or looked down upon. This book relates the origin of the country parson, from Chaucer to the 20th century, and illustrates some of the more interesting or famous representatives, including the poet Herrick.
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