Mysticism In Modern France

""Mysticism in Modern France"" is a book written by Evelyn Underhill that explores the history and development of mysticism in France during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers a range of topics, including the influence of Catholicism on French mysticism, the role of women in the movement, and the impact of French mystics on the wider world. Underhill examines the lives and works of key figures such as Simone Weil, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and Charles P�����guy, and explores the ways in which their mystical experiences shaped their thinking and writing. The book also considers the broader cultural and political context in which French mysticism emerged, including the impact of the First World War and the rise of existentialism. With its detailed analysis and insightful commentary, ""Mysticism in Modern France"" is an important contribution to the study of mysticism and spirituality in modern Europe.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766147088.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.