Mysticism in American Literature: Thoreau's Quest and Whitman's Self

This award-winning study explores the spirituality behind the major works of 19th-century American literary mystics, Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. It delves into how their spiritual revelations fueled their writing, offering deep insights into key passages from "Walden" and "Song of Myself". Discover how their unique spirituality mirrored their distinct personalities, enhancing our understanding of their genius and our own selves. Dr. Chari's foreword praises the timely reaffirmation of the enduring value in Thoreau and Whitman's lives and works.

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About the Author: Dr. Paul Hourihan
Paul Hourihan, an award-winning author, teacher and mystic, was born, raised, and educated in Boston where he earned an undergraduate degree at Harvard College and a doctorate in American literature from Boston University.

For 15 years in southern Ontario, Canada, he taught dozens of courses and gave many lectures on the subject of great mystics, including literary mystics like Thoreau and Whitman, and also the wisdom teachings of the world.

Combining his two passions, literature and mysticism, Dr. Hourihan explores the spiritual lives of two of America's own influential writers of the 19th century in this study with insight and wisdom.

He passed away peacefully in 2001 in northern California where he lived with his wife Anna, who continues to carry on his work.
Much has been written about Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman as prominent writers, but much less research has been done regarding their spirituality, which gave power to the writing of their unique classics.

This award-winning study focusing on the mysticism in the lives and major works of Thoreau and Whitman, two great American literary mystics of the 19th century remedies that. You'll find out:

- How their principal works were inspired by their spiritual revelations and struggles.

- What the deeper meanings are in key passages from Thoreau's classic, "Walden"; and Whitman's provocative and ground-breaking poem, "Song of Myself"

- How their spirituality reflected their very different personalities and characters.

By understanding the wisdom and strengths as well as the faults, and failings of these great men of letters, we can know ourselves better.

As Dr. Chari states in the Foreword:

"At a time like this, Dr. Hourihan performs a valuable service by his courageous reaffirmation of what is of permanent value in the lives and works of two of the most original minds in American literature."

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