Thomas Merton and the Inclusive Imagination
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- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Univ of Missouri Pr
- Publish date: 10/01/2001
What captured Merton's attention about Romanticism and mysticism and what held his attention virtually all his life was his consciousness of the onto-logical significance of unity and wholeness. Even though he was far from being a systematic thinker, Merton's writings form a coherent whole when considered from the point of view of his emphasis on unity and wholeness. Labrie skillfully examines Merton's letters, journals, and individual works to show the full expanse of his contribution. By using insights from the Romantic literary tradition and from the mystical tradition, the author is able to make sense of Merton's writings from all periods of his life. Although Labrie covers such sweeping topics as consciousness, self, being, nature, time, myth, culture, and individuation, he always remains focused on Merton's specific, unique contributions in each area.
This thought-provoking work, which includes newmaterial from the recent full publication of Merton's journals and from his Columbia University note-books on Romanticism, not only shows Merton's intellectual growth but provides a look at his expanse of interests as well. Thomas Merton and the Inclusive Imagination will make a significant contribution to Merton studies.
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