Publisher's Synopsis
""Shadows of Life and Thought"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, a British occultist, poet, and author. The book is a collection of essays that explore various topics related to spirituality, metaphysics, and the occult. Waite delves into the mysteries of life, death, and the afterlife, discussing the nature of the soul and the journey of the spirit. He also examines the symbolism and meaning behind various mystical traditions, such as alchemy, Kabbalah, and Tarot. Throughout the book, Waite provides insights and reflections on the human experience, drawing on his extensive knowledge of esoteric philosophy and his own spiritual journey. ""Shadows of Life and Thought"" is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the universe and the human psyche.A Retrospective Review in the Form of Memoirs. Contents: The Holy Catholic Church; Paths in the Land of Faerie and Paths in Verse; Of By-ways, Purlieus and the Joys of These; Of Arms and the Knight in Chivalry; The Finding of a World in Verse; Footfalls on the Boundary of Another World; The Way of the Soul in Magic; Coming of Theodora; Hermetic Mysteries; Agia in Explored Doctrine and the Rosy Cross; Frater Avallaunius; Of Marriages Made on Earth; A Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; A Corner in Alchemy; The Second Birth of a London Publisher; A Decade of City Life; The Craft of Masonry and the Rites Beyond; Strange Houses of Sleep; The Holy Grail and the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry; Great Symbols of the Tarot; Collected Poems; Psychical Research and the Mystic Path; A Second Epoch of the Golden Dawn; The Middle Way; The Vision and the Union; Theologia Exotica; Some Great Awakenings.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.
