The Authority with Joseph Pearce

You might not have heard of John Dryden, much less consider him one of the greatest poets in the history of English literature. Joseph Pearce investigates in episode 13 of The Authority.

There is no doubt that John Milton deserves to be mentioned as one of the greatest writers of English literature. And, according to Joseph Pearce, there's also no doubt his work was considerably anti-Catholic.

Episode 11 of The Authority with Joseph Pearce focuses on metaphysical poet Richard Crashaw's life and works.

Knowing it was punishable by death during his lifetime, explore the likely possibility of William Shakespeare's Catholicism in episode 10 of The Authority.

Joseph Pearce explains why the martyr St. Robert Southwell's life and works had such a significant impact.

Joseph Pearce guides us through the epic story of saints and sinners, The Canterbury Tales, and examines its author Geoffrey Chaucer.

An epic allegory of virtue from the Middle Ages awaits in episode seven of The Authority.

He is considered by some as the greatest poet ever. Joseph Pearce dives into that issue and Dante's epic Divine Comedy.

It's one of the most incredible works in English literature, but we don't know who wrote it.

It's the book above all books. This deep-dive into the Holy Bible will help you appreciate the true meaning of God's Word.