Clear language, decent depth. Perfect for evenings after work. Shared with my book club.
The essentials of mysticism, and other essays
- Language
- en
- Format
- EPUB & PDF
- File Size
- 369 KB
Description
Experience one of the most influential explorations of mystical tradition in modern literature. In The Essentials of Mysticism, Evelyn Underhill distills centuries of esoteric thought into a single, accessible volume, tracing the mystical experience from early Christian mystics to Sufi poetry and Eastern philosophies. Underhill does not merely recount history; she analyzes the psychological and spiritual mechanisms behind mystical ecstasy, making the profound intelligible to the modern reader.\n\nThis collection includes a series of essays that bridge Western and Eastern mysticism, offering a comparative framework rarely matched in the genre. Whether you are a dedicated student of occult philosophy or a curious seeker, Underhill's clear, elegant prose makes the esoteric accessible. Now available in EPUB format, this classic is a must-have for any library focused on mystical tradition and spiritual philosophy.
Tags
More in Essays & Criticism
Chips from a German Workshop, Volume 3: Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities
Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)
The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V: Political Essays
Lowell, James Russell
The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911): Based Originally on Bulfinch's "Age of Fable" (1855)
Bulfinch, Thomas, Gayley, Charles Mills
The Sacred Wood: Essays on Poetry and Criticism
Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns)
Essays in criticism : $b First and second series complete
Arnold, Matthew
Definitions: Essays in Contemporary Criticism [First Series]
Canby, Henry Seidel
Reviews (4)
Really enjoyed The essentials of mysticism, and other essays. A few slow bits, but overall a strong read. Finished over the weekend.
Really enjoyed The essentials of mysticism, and other essays. A few slow bits, but overall a strong read. Finished over the weekend.
I re-read chapter 3 twice. That alone made the $2.99 worth it. Shared with my book club.