Mysticism in English Literature is a book written by C. F. E. Spurgeon that explores the theme of mysticism in English literature. The book delves into the works of various English authors, including William Blake, John Donne, and George Herbert, to examine the mystic elements in their writings. The author analyzes the use of symbolism, allegory, and metaphysical concepts in the texts to uncover the mystical themes that run through them. The book also discusses the influence of mysticism on English literature and its impact ...
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Mysticism in English Literature is a book written by C. F. E. Spurgeon that explores the theme of mysticism in English literature. The book delves into the works of various English authors, including William Blake, John Donne, and George Herbert, to examine the mystic elements in their writings. The author analyzes the use of symbolism, allegory, and metaphysical concepts in the texts to uncover the mystical themes that run through them. The book also discusses the influence of mysticism on English literature and its impact on the spiritual and philosophical ideas of the time. Overall, Mysticism in English Literature is a comprehensive study of the mystical elements in English literature that will appeal to students of literature, philosophy, and spirituality.1913. Contents: Definition of Mysticism; Early Mystical Writers Plato, Plotinus; Love and Beauty Mystics: Shelley, Rossetti, Browning, Coventry Patmore and Keats; Nature Mystics: Henry Vaughan, Wordsworth, Richard Jefferies; Philosophical Mystics: Donne, Traherne, Bronte, Tennyson, William Law, Burke, Coleridge, Carlyle; Devotional and Religious Mystics: Richard Rolle, Julian, Crashawe, Herbert, Harvey, Blake and Francis Thompson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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