Introduction: The Concept of Sin in British, French, and American Literary Texts from XVI to XIX Century

Within art, society culture, philosophy, literature and many other spheres, a constant issue being dealt with is that of sin. Reappraisal and reevaluation of this concept have proceeded down varied stimulating paths in relation to the multidisciplinary appraisal, although philosophical aesthetic and epistemic emphases commonly reflect issues present in literature. It is apparent that many define sin as the contravention of religious law, an activity considered as extremely shameful and a fault against widely accepted moral or religious principles, as a traditional conception of sin.