The Divine Vision
The Divine Vision is a collection of essays by George William Russell that explore the nature of spirituality and mysticism. The book delves into various topics, including the relationship between art and religion, the role of intuition in spiritual growth, and the importance of meditation and contemplation. Throughout the text, Russell emphasizes the idea that true enlightenment can only be achieved through a deep understanding of one's inner self and connection to the divine.
By George William Russell · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Mysticism, Philosophical · 224 words
First lines
This mood hath known all beauty for it sees O'erwhelmed majesties In these pale forms, and kingly crowns of gold On brows no longer bold, And through the shadowy terrors of their hell The love for which they fell, And how desire which cast them in the deep Called God too from his sleep.
O, pity, only seer, who looking through A heart melted like dew, Seest the long perished in the present thus, For ever dwell in us.
Whatever time thy golden eyelids ope They travel to a hope; Not only backward from these low degrees To starry dynasties, But, looking far where now the silence owns And rules from empty thrones, Thou seest the enchanted halls of heaven burn For joy at our return.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mysticism, Philosophical, Symbolism, Romanticism
- Length: 224 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme, meter, and imagery to convey its themes.
- Mysticism — The themes explore spiritual and mystical concepts, such as divine vision, transcendence, and the eternal nature of the soul.
- Philosophical — The text delves into philosophical ideas about existence, time, and the nature of reality, prompting reflection and introspection.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic language and imagery suggests deeper meanings and interpretations beyond the literal text.
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spirituality · mysticism · philosophy · Irish literature · poetry · vision · nature · transcendence · imagination · symbolism · divine · art