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The Seven Storey Mountain: Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition

by Thomas Merton

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Publisher Comments:

This beautifully produced commemorative edition includes an account of the books original publication by Mertons editor, Robert Giroux, an Introduction by Mertons biographer, Father William Shannon, and Mertons own Introduction to the Japanese edition.

Book News Annotation:

Merton's (1915-1968) spiritual autobiography, first published in 1948, is here presented with a memoir by Robert Giroux on how he came to publish this influential book, as well as a note to the reader from Merton's biographer, William H. Shannon.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

One of the most famous books ever written about a man's search for faith and peace is now available in a special anniversary edition. The Seven Storey Mountain has been recognized as one of the most influential religious works of our time.

About the Author

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was born in France and came to live in the United States at the age of 24. He received several awards recognizing his contribution to religious study and contemplation, including the Pax Medal in 1963, and remained a devoted spiritualist and a tireless advocate for social justice until his death in 1968. The Sign of Jonas was originally published in 1953.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780151004133
Subtitle:
Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition
Other:
Giroux, Robert
Author:
Merton
Author:
Merton, Thomas
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Location:
San Diego
Subject:
Religious
Subject:
Inspirational
Subject:
Inspirational - Catholic
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Spiritual life
Subject:
Merton, thomas, 1915-1968
Subject:
Trappists
Subject:
Christianity - Catholicism
Subject:
Institutions & Organizations
Subject:
Christianity - Catholic
Subject:
Christian Life - Inspirational - Catholic
Subject:
Merton, Thomas
Subject:
Trappists -- United States -- Biography.
Subject:
Biography-Religious
Edition Number:
50
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Series Volume:
122
Publication Date:
19981004
Binding:
Hardback
Language:
English
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in 9.99 lb

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