The Cosmic Consciousness Of Walt Whitman

By Richard Maurice Bucke

Book Overview

""The Cosmic Consciousness Of Walt Whitman"" is a book written by Richard Maurice Bucke, which explores the spiritual and mystical experiences of the famous American poet, Walt Whitman. Bucke, a Canadian psychiatrist, was deeply interested in the concept of cosmic consciousness, which he defined as a state of heightened awareness and spiritual enlightenment. In this book, he argues that Whitman was one of the few individuals who had achieved this state of consciousness, and that his poetry was a reflection of this mystical experience. Bucke draws on Whitman's own writings, as well as the accounts of those who knew him, to provide a detailed analysis of his spiritual journey. He also discusses the broader implications of cosmic consciousness, and how it can lead to a more profound understanding of the nature of reality and the human experience. This book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of spirituality and literature, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Walt Whitman or the concept of cosmic consciousness.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind, by Richard Maurice Bucke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610298X.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: 1162842288
• ISBN13: 9781162842288
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"