Mysticism and the Mid-Century Novel
Author | : J. Clements |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 215 |
Release | : 2011-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230353923 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230353924 |
Rating | : 4/5 (924 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mysticism and the Mid-Century Novel by : J. Clements
Download or read book Mysticism and the Mid-Century Novel written by J. Clements and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that many of the mid-twentieth century's significant novelists were united by a desire to return the increasingly interior novel to ethical engagement. They did not seek morality in society, politics or the individual will, but sought to unveil a transcendent Good by using techniques drawn from the canon of mystical literature