Mourning and Mysticism in First World War Literature and Beyond

Discover the profound connection between loss and mysticism in literature with Mourning and Mysticism in First World War Literature and Beyond by George M. Johnson. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2018, this compelling paperback spans 256 pages and delves into the works of iconic authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, J.M. Barrie, Rudyard Kipling, Virginia Woolf, Wilfred Owen, and Aldous Huxley. Through their poignant narratives, these writers articulate their responses to the devastating loss experienced during the First World War, exploring how mysticism influenced their creative expressions. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, history, and spirituality. Join Johnson on a journey that reveals how the shadows of mourning shaped literary landscapes and continues to resonate in contemporary thought.