{"product_id":"9781931816038","title":"Mysticism in American Literature: Thoreau's Quest and Whitman's Self","description":"\u003cp\u003eOPEN THE HEART OF SELF-DISCOVERY through the lives and profound works of   Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. This first of its kind overview celebrates   the spiritual importance of these two influential American writers of the 19th   century. Notable passages from Thoreau's Walden and Whitman's poem \"Song of   Myself\" are explained from a mystical standpoint—the only way we can we truly   understand their deeper message. When we share with these men of \u003cbr\u003eletters   their wisdom and strengths along with their faults, our own evolution advances.   This book serves to open the heart of self-discovery for readers seeking their   own self-understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith a Ph.D. in American literature and a strong experiential background in   the field of mysticism, Paul Hourihan is uniquely qualified to write this book.   He was a serious student of the world's mystical traditions and committed to the   spiritual path for over 45 years. For 15 years he taught dozens of courses and   gave many lectures on the subjects of great mystics and mysticism in Ontario,   Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBy combining his lifelong passion for literature and mysticism in this work,   Dr. Hourihan, an award-winning author, gives us an insightful view of two of   America's own literary mystics.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRecommended for religious collections by the Library Journal (May\/04). \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vedantic Shores Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052570067184,"sku":"9781931816038","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781931816038_p0.jpg?v=1763782173","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781931816038","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}