Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet

By Theodore Besterman

Book Overview

Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet is a biography of the life of Annie Besant, written by Theodore Besterman. Besant was a prominent British socialist, women's rights activist, and theosophist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Besterman's book covers Besant's early life, her conversion to theosophy, her involvement in the Indian independence movement, and her work as a writer and speaker on various social and spiritual issues. The book also explores Besant's personal relationships, including her marriage to fellow theosophist Charles Leadbeater. Besterman draws on a variety of sources, including Besant's own writings and letters, to create a comprehensive portrait of this influential figure. Overall, Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of one of the most important social and spiritual thinkers of her time.1934. The author having already published a biography on Annie Besant, this book continues with the story of her life. Contents: brief chronicle; background; young religion; education; marriage; doubt in the Victorian Era; triumph of doubt; Charles Bradlaugh; atheism; the orator; birth control; a Christian father; politics and science; social protest; socialism; trade unionism; faith recaptured; The Secret Doctrine; H.P.B.; The Theosophical Society; new life; onward and upward; theosophy; India, a nation; back of beyond; on stepping stones; earthly, sensual, devilish; his master's voice; per ardua ad astra; challenge; phoenix no more; abstract.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162581387
• ISBN13: 9781162581385
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"