Immortality
The book Immortality by George William Russell explores the concept of immortality and its implications for human existence. It delves into various philosophical and spiritual perspectives on the subject, drawing from a range of sources including Eastern mysticism, Western philosophy, and Christianity. The author argues that immortality is not just a physical phenomenon but also a spiritual one, and that it can be achieved through personal growth and self-realization. Overall, the book offers a thought-provoking exploration of this complex topic and encourages readers to consider their own beliefs about life after death.
By George William Russell · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual · 111 words
First lines
We must pass like smoke or live within the spirit's fire; For we can no more than smoke unto the flame return If our thought has changed to dream, our will unto desire, As smoke we vanish though the fire may burn.
Lights of infinite pity star the grey dusk of our days: Surely here is soul: with it we have eternal breath: In the fire of love we live, or pass by many ways, By unnumbered ways of dream to death.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual, Mystical
- Length: 111 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor and imagery.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential concepts such as the nature of the soul, immortality, and the human condition.
- Spiritual — The work delves into spiritual ideas, discussing the spirit's fire and eternal breath, suggesting a focus on transcendence and the divine.
- Mystical — The language and themes suggest a mystical exploration of life and death, with references to dreams and the soul's journey.
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philosophy · spirituality · existence · life · death · afterlife · mysticism · nature · consciousness · transcendence · metaphysics · human experience