Thomas Merton: A Life in Letters: The Essential Collection

Title: Thomas Merton: A Life in Letters: The Essential Collection Author: Thomas Merton ISBN: 9780061348327 Publisher: HarperOne Published: 2008 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: Used: Very Good H 1628463 Publisher Description: Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was one of the most influential spiritual writers of modern times. A Trappist monk, peace and civil rights activist, and widely-praised literary figure, Merton was renowned for his pioneering work in contemplative spirituality, his quest to understand Eastern thought and integrate it with Western spirituality, and his firm belief in Christian activism. His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, is the defining spiritual memoir of its time, selling over one million copies and translating into over fifteen languages. Merton was also one of the most prolific and provocative letter writers of the twentieth century. His lett