Thomas Merton is explored in all his aspects: contemplative, spiritual writer, poet, peacemaker, and social critic. Here, in one closely knit volume, are significant selections and essays on war, love, peace, Eastern thought and spirituality, monastic life, art, contemplation and solitude.
"A Thomas Merton Reader" provides a complete view of Merton, in all his aspects: contemplative, spiritual writer, poet, peacemaker, and social critic. In this closely knit volume are significant selections not only from his major works but from some lesser-known, yet equally valuable, writings as well. Presented here is a living Thomas Merton, expounding through prose and poetry on an abundance of important themes -- war, love, peace, Eastern thought and spirituality, monastic life, art, contemplation, and solitude.
M. Scott Peck puts the writings included here into the context of Merton's life.
Product Details
THOMAS MERTON READER REV/E
Format: Paperback
Pages: 528
Product Weight: 1.30 lbs
Author: Merton, Thomas
Introduction by: Peck, M. Scott
Publication Date: 1974-08-13
Language: English
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE
Dewey Decimal Classification: 818.540
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780385032926
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