Mysticism and the Mid-Century Novel
Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Theory, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | J. Clements | ISBN: | 9780230353923 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | November 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Clements |
| ISBN: | 9780230353923 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | November 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
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
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
