The seven storey mountain by thomas merton, paperback. The seven storey mountain is the 1948 autobiography of thomas merton, an american trappist monk and priest who was a noted author in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Oct 02, 2014 journey through the life and literary genius of thomas merton. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Indeed, merton is credited with introducing the mysticism of eastern spirituality to western christians. I heard of this book some time ago, but had no idea of its context. Journey through the life and literary genius of thomas merton. The month, new series, volume 1, number 4 april 1949 contains elected silence 2, an excerpt from the sevenstorey mountain by thomas merton. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 467 pages and is available in paperback format. Dec 11, 2014 buy seven storey mountain centenary ed by thomas merton isbn. The seven storey mountain is the 1948 autobiography of thomas merton, a trappist monk and a noted author of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The seven mountains of thomas merton is the long awaited biography of thomas merton. I do not, however, recommend seven mountains of thomas merton for someone who has only a casual interest in thomas merton.
The seven storey mountain project gutenberg selfpublishing. Merton finished the book in 1946 at the age of 31, five years after entering gethsemani abbey near bardstown, kentucky. The seven storey mountain by thomas merton youtube. In fact, these two certitudes were crystal clear to me as a. Michael mott a biography of the catholic priest who wrote the seven storey mountain. Thirty years after his death, how does one gauge thomas merton s continuing appeal. Among merton s most enduring works is his bestselling autobiography the seven storey mountain 1948, which sent scores of world war ii veterans, students, and even teenagers flocking to monasteries across the us, and was also featured. The seven storey mountain tells of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate young man, who at the age of twentysix, takes vows in one of the most demanding catholic ordersthe trappist monks. The title refers to the mountain of purgatory in dantes the divine comedy the seven storey mountain was published.
My whole spiritual life, which at times was a complete flatout disgusting failure, seemed to float around thomas merton and his seven story mountain, that i read when 17 yrs. The welleducated mind biographies the seven storey mountain was the next autobiography on twem reading list. The seven storey mountain, edition 0050 anniversary. The definitive and authorized biography is that of michael mott, the seven mountains of thomas merton spck. The seven mountains of thomas merton by mott, michael, 1930publication date 1984 topics merton, thomas, 19151968, merton, thomas, 19151968. Michael mott a biography of trappist monk thomas merton, tracing his life from his birth in france in 1915, through his years at the abbey of gethsemani in kentucky, to his death in bangkok in 1968, and revealing. The seven mountains of thomas merton by michael mott goodreads. Michael mott, the seven mountains of thomas merton, houghton miflin company, boston, 1984. Seven storey mountain by thomas merton, first edition. The title refers to the mountain of purgatory in dantes the divine comedy the seven storey mountain was published in 1948 and was met with. In the seven mountains of thomas merton, biographer michael mott called merton a poet, writer, activist, contemplative. The seven storey mountain by thomas merton souls are like athletes, that need opponents worthy of them, if they are to be tried and extended and pushed to the full use of their powers, and rewarded according to their capacity.
The seven mountains of thomas merton, by michael mott houghton mifflin. Nov 28, 2019 in addition to his merton biography, the seven mountains of thomas merton, which was a finalist for the pulitzer prize, mott published 11 poetry collections, two adult novels, and two novels for children. It tells of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate. Even though that last paragraph may have been a bit sappy, consider the fact that merton is a lot like you and i. Ingenuously, mott remarks ones sympathy is entirely with merton, who saw himself trapped monica furlong sides with merton also merton, a biography, op. I already had one of his books on my shelves which i found in an opportunity shop somewhere contemplation in. Thomas merton books biography and list of works author of. Buy the seven mountains of thomas merton 1st edition by mott, michael isbn. Dozens of his other books reappear in new printings.
Not as congenial or digestible as monica furlongs merton 1980, this long, dense, quasiofficial biography provides by far the most complete picture of merton now available, and so becomes the archway to the booming field of merton studies. You can go ahead and order it and well get it to you as soon as possible. New seeds of contemplation, new directions publishing. Aug 29, 2011 a reflection on the book the seven storey mountain author. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thomas merton.
This item is out of stock, but we expect more soon. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the seven mountains of thomas merton study guide and get instant access to the following analysis. After a visit to the abbey of gethsemani, i wanted to find out more. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. The author, thomas merton, was unknown to me, and i approached his story lacking in outside influence.
Thomas merton books biography and list of works author. In fact, these two certitudes were crystal clear to me as a firstgrader at holy name elementary. Seven mountains makes merton s desparate faults so encouragingly human in an otherwise intellectually fit human being. Free download or read online the seven storey mountain pdf epub book. The main characters of this religion, non fiction story are. Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure. Despite its style and size, however, the seven mountains of thomas merton is not entirely successful, in my view, in providing a definitive portrait of its subject. It tells of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate young man whose search for peace and faith leads him. Michael motts the seven mountains of thomas merton. Feb 29, 2016 the seven storey mountain thomas merton harcourt, 1948 i was 17 and knew two things for certain. In addition to his merton biography, the seven mountains of thomas merton, which was a finalist for the pulitzer prize, mott published 11 poetry collections, two adult novels, and two novels for children. The seven storey mountain is the extraordinary spiritual testament of thomas merton 19151968, a man who experienced life to its fullest in the world before entering a trappist monastery.
On october 4, 1998, his autobiography, the seven storey mountain, achieved the status of a modern classic, still in print on its fiftieth anniversary and available in a handful of translations. The seven mountains of thomas merton by michael mott. Any time i feel distant from god, i pick up this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shorter perhaps for an introduction is monica furlongs newly reissued merton a biography spck or jim forests living with wisdom orbis. The seven mountains of thomas merton michael mott on.
Completed in 1946 and published in 1948, thomas mertons autobiographical novel under the title the seven storey mountain is considered as one among the most sophisticated and best seller literary pieces of twentieth century, which got wonderful appreciation and won. The seven storey mountain is the 1948 autobiography of thomas merton, an american. That michael motts life of thomas merton has its problems must be expected. The seven storey mountain thomas merton harcourt, 1948 i was 17 and knew two things for certain. Thomas merton, one of the greatest spiritual writers of the twentieth century, had a decisive. While it remains his most famous work, the seven storey mountain is only the tip of the iceberg in mertons rich, multilayered oeuvre.
This edition contains an introduction by mertons editor, robert giroux, and a note to the reader by biographer william h. The msm have conformed to the stories set forth by john howard griffin to be examined at length below and the journalists john moffitt in his book about the conference, a new charter for monasticism, and the official biography the seven mountains of thomas merton, by michael mott. The seven storey mountain audiobook by thomas merton. Review of the seven storey mountain by thomas merton part 1. Thomas merton, the seven storey mountain, and the rest of.
At the abbey of gethsemani, the four walls of my new freedom, thomas merton struggles to withdraw from the world, but only after he has. The seven mountains of thomas merton, by michael mott. Najapfour born in france in 1915, grew up in the u. The seven storey mountain by thomas merton great book study. This edition contains an introduction by merton s editor, robert giroux, and a note to the reader by biographer william h. The seven storey mountain by thomas merton the seven storey mountain. Among mertons most enduring works is his bestselling autobiography the seven storey mountain 1948, which sent scores of world war ii veterans, students, and even teenagers flocking to monasteries across the us, and was also featured. Mott was given access to all of the private journals that, according to merton s legacy, were not to be made public for 25 years after his death. While it remains his most famous work, the seven storey mountain is only the tip of the iceberg in. Without fail, my faith increases, i contemplate god more often and i feel the interiorly peaceful warmth of union with christ. Seven mountains of thomas merton i thoroughly enjoyed this biography savoring it as i spent time getting to know an authorwho i consider more of a friendbetter. And if you do not know the difference between pleasure and joy you have not yet begun to live. The seven mountains of thomas merton by mott, michael, 1930publication date 1984 topics merton, thomas, 19151968, merton, thomas, 19151968, trappists, trappistes.
Mott seems more at ease appreciating merton s considerable literary talent and analyzing his often enigmatic psyche than in assessing his theological and spiritual significance. Thomas merton, the seven storey mountain, and the rest of the. Dive deep into michael motts the seven mountains of thomas merton with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion. The seven storey mountain by thomas merton in chm, djvu, epub download ebook. A modernday confessions of saint augustine, the seven storey mountain is one of the most influential religious works of the twentieth century. While many biographies and studies of the writer and monk thomas merton have been published over the years, the seven mountains of thomas merton remains the official biography sanctioned by the thomas merton legacy trust. Mott was given access to all of the private journals that, according to mertons legacy, were not to be made public for 25 years after his death. Mott, a poet, novelist and english professor bowling green u. Thomas merton biography thomas merton january 31, 1915 december 10, 1968 was an american trappist monk and author, born in prades in the pyreneesorientales departement of france. Review of the seven mountains of thomas merton michael mott. Buy seven storey mountain centenary ed by thomas merton isbn. By the end of his life, he had become one of the 20th centurys bestknown and beloved christian voices. The seven storey mountain by thomas merton pdf free. The seven storey mountain is the 1948 autobiography of thomas merton, a trappist monk who gained fame through his literary talents and later became an active and influential figure in the civil.
Pdf the seven storey mountain book by thomas merton free. Merton s writing style is the clincher here, and mott describes him and his writings in detail, all the warts, successes, failures both spiritual and temporal. The seven mountains of thomas merton by michael mott kirkus. Nov 29, 2015 the seven storey mountain by thomas merton in chm, djvu, epub download ebook.
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