A Thomas Merton Reader (Paperback)

by Thomas P. McDonnell (Author)

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Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Image; 2nd Revised edition edition (Aug 13 1974)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385032927
ISBN-13: 978-0385032926
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.5 x 3.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 477 g

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This edition brings us Thomas Merton is all his aspects: spiritual writer, poet, peacemaker, man among men, servant of God -- a one-volume synopsis of his quest for truth, drawn not only from his major works but from his lesser-known writings as well.

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A profile of Merton as a thinker, writer, poet, peacemaker, and social critic contains significant selections from his famous and lesser-known works and considers such topics as war, love, Eastern spirituality, monastic life, and solitude. Reissue.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Book to Re-read, Enjoy, and ponder time and time again, Jun 21 2000

By	Michael Mcgrath "troppo67" (macondo) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Thomas Merton will always be one of my favorite seekers of Truth ( when I read the selections here I find myself not feeling so alone in my search)...here is a great slection of Merton, not meant to be comprehensive (Merton's output is too enormous for that)...here you discover Merton the poet, the monk, but overall, the writer...here are his passions for the Spanish poets, Eastern Philosphy, Russian Literature, to mention a few...this book has selections that start and end with his "Seven Storey Mountain" the autobiography which placed Merton into the literary limelight to begin with; however the selections in between even incorporate selections from the posthumous "Asian Journal"...would love to see a deluxe edition incoroporating selections from his now published private journals...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have addition to modern theological libraries, May 9 1999

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An interesting, well-organized anthology of Merton's total works. This collection demonstrates the value of having the author contribute to the production of an anthology. Merton's works encompass a dramatic range of theological and literary style, and this anthology deals fairly with each. From the Augustinian Seven Storey Mountain, to Thoureau-like literary reviews and journals, and even to some Harlem Renaissance-like poetry, this anthology has it all. Merton in all his brilliance... a must read, and a must-have addition to any modern theological library, Catholic or not.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well chosen pieces and a fine balance..., Oct 5 1998

By	Jason Garland (Athens, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Thomas Merton was a master of self-relflection style writing and this reader captures that nuance of Merton's being so well that the book reads almost like a diary. It is laid out to follow Merton's life, pulling from the majority of his published works. It's fascinating to watch his more superstitious and youthful ideas about Catholicism slowly turn into a more practical mature discipline. It's also interesting from the viewpoint of a writer, something Merton explicily was whether he liked it or not. Some of the writing is fantastic, magical, while some is dry and self-involved - just as any writer can and will be. Very inspiring. I took this book with me on a retreat to Gethsemani and it made the perfect companion. Well-worth owning even if you have most of Merton's books already.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foundation for learning about Merton
This book does provide some of the best writings of Thomas Merton. The editors of the book have given the reader the ability to see the mind of Thomas Merton through a long... Read more

Published on Feb 11 1998