Maritain, Raïssa
Poetry and Mysticism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781951319557
- author:
- Maritain, Raïssa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiseblood Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 52
- Dimensions:
- 0.3 x 12.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Raïssa Maritain's Poetry and Mysticism explores the relationship between poetry and mysticism, two often intertwined yet distinct experiences. In this collection of essays, Maritain examines how true poetry transcends its logical sense to convey a deeper, poetic understanding. At the heart of Maritain's argument is the distinction between the poet's and the mystic's approaches to experience. While both may be prayerful or moved by heightened states, their goals and methods differ fundamentally. The poet seeks to express the world in words, whereas the mystic aims for a more profound silence. This nuanced exploration of poetry and mysticism offers insight into the nature of artistic expression and spiritual seeking.
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