A Thomas Merton Reader provides a complete view of Merton, in all his aspects: contemplative, spiritual writer, poet, peacemaker, and social critic. In this closely knit volume are significant selections not only from his major works but from some lesser-known, yet equally valuable, writings as well. Presented here is a living Thomas Merton, expounding through prose and poetry on an abundance of important themes -- war, love, peace, Eastern thought and spirituality, monastic life, art, contemplation, and solitude.
M. Scott Peck puts the writings included here into the context of Merton's life.
- ISBN10 0551018216
- ISBN13 9780551018211
- Publish Date 1 April 1989 (first published 13 August 1974)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 November 1992
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Marshall Pickering
- Format Paperback
- Pages 512
- Language English