The Life of Evelyn Underhill - Hardback - 9781258940850

The Life of Evelyn Underhill is a biographical account of the British writer, mystic, and theologian Evelyn Underhill. Written by Margaret Cropper, the book delves into the life and work of Underhill, exploring her spiritual journey, her writings, and her impact on the world of spirituality and religion.The book begins with a detailed account of Underhill's early life, including her upbringing in a middle-class family in London and her education at King's College for Women. It then moves on to examine her spiritual development, tracing her journey from a conventional Anglican to a mystic who embraced a more universal spirituality.Throughout the book, Cropper provides a thorough analysis of Underhill's major works, including Mysticism, The Mystic Way, and Practical Mysticism. She also explores Underhill's influence on other writers and thinkers of her time, including T.S. Eliot, C.S. Lewis, and Thomas Merton.The Life of Evelyn Underhill is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential spiritual writers of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of spirituality and religion, as well as for those seeking inspiration on their own spiritual journey.This is a new release of the original 1958 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Margaret Cropper
• | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• | Publication Date: Oct 27, 2013
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 125894085X
• | ISBN-13: 9781258940850