Mysticism in American Literature: Thoreau's Quest and Whitman's Self

Mysticism in American Literature: Thoreau's Quest and Whitman's Self
Paul Hourihan (Auteur), Anna Hourihan (Sous la direction de), Ph.D. V. K. Chari (Preface)

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Henry David Thoreau is well known for his basic, simplified approach to life, and as a naturalist. Walt Whitman is best known for his revolutionary poetry which shocked the people of his day, but which celebrated the ideal of democracy as well. But did you know that they were both mystics. So how can we truly understand their lives and writings unless they are interpreted from a spiritual standpoint? "Mysticism in American Literature: Thoreau’s Quest and Whitman’s Self" by Paul Hourihan provides this much-needed focus on the mysticism in the lives and major writings of these two great American literary mystics of the 19th century. Through this study we are able to understand the deeper significance of notable passages from Thoreau’s classic "Walden" and Whitman’s poem "Song of Myself," which have eluded many of us. We also find out how their significant works were inspired by their spiritual revelations and struggles. By sharing with these men of letters their wisdom and strengths as well as their faults and failings, our own evolution advances. This book serves to open the heart of self-discovery for readers seeking their own self-understanding. Winner of The Bronze Book Award, Best Spiritual/Self Help, and Best General Non-Fiction Book Awards for 2004-2005 from the Northern California Publishers & Authors Association. Recommended for religious collections by Library Journal (May/04).