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Author:
Ashenden, Gavin, 1954-
Title:
Charles Williams : alchemy and integration / Gavin Ashenden.
Publisher:
Kent State University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2008
Description:
xi, 275 p. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Williams, Charles,--1886-1945--Criticism and interpretation.
Fantasy literature, English--History and criticism.
Mysticism in literature
Hermetism in literature
Alchemy in literature
Theology in literature
Christianity in literature
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-272) and index.
Contents:
The encounter between poet and magus -- Modern hermeticism -- The q'abalah, The secret doctrine in Israel, and the influence of A.E. Waite -- The "two ways" and the "theology of romantic love" -- Alchemy as metanarrative -- The goetic, theurgic, and wisdom traditions -- The integration of the natural and supernatural in Charles Williams -- The second phase of maturation -- Vocabulary and imagery -- The quest for integration.
ISBN:
0873387813 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780873387811 (hardcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)76183659
LCCN:
2006037740
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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