Ae in the Irish Theosophist

The Irish Theosophist by George William Russell is a collection of essays on various topics related to theosophy and spirituality. It includes discussions on reincarnation, karma, meditation, and other esoteric subjects. The book was first published in 1908 and has since been reprinted several times.

By George William Russell · First published 1930 · Genre: Theosophy, Philosophy, Mysticism · 39 chapters · 106,099 words

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1st: To form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color.

2nd: To promote the study of Aryan and other Eastern literatures, religions, philosophies and sciences, and demonstrate the importance of that study.

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Ae in the Irish Theosophist is listed on Textopian as a novel by George William Russell, dated 1930 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: George William Russell
• Date: 1930 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Theosophy, Philosophy, Mysticism, Poetry, Irish Literature
• Length: 106,099 words
• Structure: 39 chapters, 1,344 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Theosophy — The book is primarily focused on theosophical themes and ideas, exploring spiritual and mystical concepts.
• Philosophy — It delves into philosophical discussions about the nature of existence and the universe.
• Mysticism — The work contains elements of mysticism, reflecting on spiritual experiences and insights.
• Poetry — The writing style includes poetic elements, with a focus on lyrical expression and imagery.

Tags

theosophy · Irish literature · spirituality · mysticism · philosophy · poetry · esotericism · symbolism · nature · mythology · self-discovery · transcendence

Contents

• A Word Upon the Objects of the Theosophical Society
• The Hour of Twilight
• The Mask of Apollo
• The Secret of Power
• The Priestess of the Woods
• A Tragedy in the Temple
• Jagrata, Svapna and Sushupti
• Concentration
• Verse by Ae in the "Irish Theosophist"
• The Element Language
• At the Dawn of the Kaliyuga
• The Meditation of Parvati
• A Talk by the Euphrates
• The Cave of Lilith
• A Strange Awakening
• The Midnight Blossom
• The Story of a Star
• How Theosophy Affects One's View of Life. -- a Paper Read before the Dublin Lodge
• Comfort
• The Ascending Cycle
• The Mystic Nights' Entertainment
• On the Spur of the Moment
• The Legends of Ancient Eire
• Review: "Lyrics" by R. H. Fitzpatrick [London: W. Stewart and Co.]
• Yes, and Hope
• Content
• The Enchantment of Cuchullain. -- by Ae and Aretas (G. W. Russell and James M. Pryse)
• Shadow and Substance
• On W. Q. Judge's Passing
• Self-Reliance
• The Mountains
• Works and Days
• The Childhood of Apollo
• The Awakening of the Fires
• Our Secret Ties
• Priest or Hero?
• The Age of the Spirit
• A Thought Along the Road
• The Fountains of Youth

More by George William Russell

• The House of the Titans and other Poems (1934)
• The National Being (1912)
• The Hero in Man (1903)
• Standish o'Grady (1895)
• The Dramatic Treatment of Legend (1920)
• The Character of Heroic Literature (1920)
• A Poet of Shadows (1938)
• The Boyhood of a Poet (1905)
• All works by George William Russell