Merton, Thomas

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ISBN 13:
9780385032926
author:
Merton, Thomas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bantam Doubleday Dell
language:
English
Publication Year:
1994
Pages:
528
Genre:
Biography: general
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£21.92

Description

A Thomas Merton Reader offers a comprehensive view of the author's life and work. This collection brings together significant selections from his major writings, as well as lesser-known pieces that provide valuable insights into Merton's thoughts on various themes. The volume presents Merton's perspectives on war, love, peace, Eastern thought and spirituality, monastic life, art, contemplation, and solitude through both prose and poetry. The writings are contextualised by M. Scott Peck, who provides a nuanced understanding of the author's life and work. This collection provides a living portrait of Thomas Merton, showcasing his diverse interests and intellectual pursuits.

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