Thousand Years of Spiritual Poetry: The Landscapes of the Soul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1904449069 ISBN 13: 9781904449065

Publisher: Chaucer Press, 2004

Since the early days of human history, poetry has been a cherished means of seeking higher truth. Across all cultures and periods, verse has allowed for the exploration of inner and divine realities, and given shape to mystical perceptions of the natural world. The poetry in this volume is testament to the pursuit of spirituality in all its forms, from the explicitly religious to the intensely psychological. Whether confronting the timeless dilemmas of mortality and grief or expressing a sense of closeness to nature, the poetry assembled by Fiona Pagett displays a passionate love of language and an appreciation of its capacity to map 'the landscape of the soul.' Illustrated with a diverse selection of beautiful images, Thousand Years of Spiritual Poetry takes the reader on a guided tour of humanity's highest longings in a joyful celebration of the spirit.

About the Author:

Fiona Pagett is a writer and painter. She lives on a farm in the West Country with her husband Andrew. She has always been a lover of poetry, which has sustained her on her travels. A contributor to several travel guides, she has been all over the world and lived on every continent. Thousand Years of Love Poetry is the companion volume to Thousand Years of Women's Poetry and Thousand Years of Spiritual Poetry, also published by Chaucer Press.