Mysticism in English Literature

""Mysticism in English Literature"" is a book written by C. F. E. Spurgeon that explores the concept of mysticism in English literature. The book delves into the various ways in which mysticism has been represented in English literature, from the medieval period to the modern era. Spurgeon examines the works of poets, novelists, and other writers who have incorporated mystical themes into their works, including William Blake, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and T. S. Eliot. The book also explores the influence of mysticism on English literature and the ways in which it has shaped the development of literary movements. Overall, ""Mysticism in English Literature"" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the role of mysticism in English literature and its impact on literary culture.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.