Selected Poems of Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton

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New Directions Press
15 May 2020

Poetry; Literature: history & criticism

Poet, Trappist monk, religious philosopher, translator, social critic: the late Thomas Merton was all these things. This classic selection from his great body of poetry affords a comprehensive view of his varied and progressively innovative work. Selected by Mark Van Doren and James Laughlin, this slim volume is now available again as a wonderful showcase of Thomas Merton's splendid poetry.

By: Thomas Merton
Imprint: New Directions Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 206mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 173g
ISBN: 9780811229920
ISBN 10: 0811229920
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 15 May 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) entered the Cistercian Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, following his conversion to Catholicism and was ordained in 1949. During the 1960s, he was increasingly drawn into a dialogue between Eastern and Western religions and was actively engaged with domestic issues of war and racism.