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In 1929, The Noted French Paleontologist And Jesuit Priest Pierre Teilhard De Chardin, Met Lucile Swan, An American Sculptor, At A Dinner Party In Peking. Teilhard Later A Collaborator In The Discovery Of Peking Man Had Been Sent To China To Concentrate On Scientific Research When His More Philosophical Writings Were Not Well Received By Church Authorities. His Works Became Famous And Widely Influential When They Were Eventually Published, Many Only After His Death. This First Evening Together Began A Remarkable Friendship That Lasted For Twentyfive Years And Was Recorded In Their Correspondence Now Available For The First Time. Swan Both Supported And Challenged Teilhard, And He In Turn Encouraged Her Religious Quest. She Came To Share Many Of His Ideas But Had Difficulty Understanding His Celibacy And Catholicism. In Response, He Explained His Life To Her. This Volume Tells Their Story In Their Own Words.The Years Of Their Friendship Coincided With One Of The Most Fertile Periods Of Teilhard'S Life. As He Wrote His Most Influential Work, The Phenomenon Of Man, They Discussed It Section By Section. The Complete Extant Text Of More Than 200 Letters From Teilhard To Swan, With Selections From Her Letters And Personal Writings All Previously Unpublished Offer New Insight Into The Life Of One Of The Century'S Most Persuasive Intellectual Figures. The Letters Illuminate The Creative Process, As He Works Out Key Ideas Over Months And Even Years, And Reveal His Efforts To Integrate His Ideas And His Actions. Most Notably, He Strove To Be True To His Vows While Responding To The Affirmation Of Life Lucile Offered. Finally, The Letters Contain A Wealth Of Detail About His Everyday Life.In Addition To The Letters, This Book Also Includes Personal Reflections On This Collaboration By Pierre Leroy, A Jesuit And Close Friend Of Teilhard, And By Mary Wood Gilbert, A Cousin And Close Friend Of Swan. Thomas M. King, S.J., Has Written An Essay On 'Teilhard And The Feminine,' And Karl Schmitzmoorman Has Written A Note On Teilhard'S Text.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Letters of Teilhard De Chardin and Lucile Swan'? A: The main theme revolves around the friendship and intellectual collaboration between Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and Lucile Swan, exploring their correspondence which spans over twenty-five years, highlighting their discussions on faith, science, and personal growth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French paleontologist and Jesuit priest, known for his influential works on evolution and spirituality.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages are in this edition? A: This edition contains 316 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in multiple languages? A: Yes, this edition is available in both English and French.
- Q: What can I expect from the letters included in the book? A: The letters include personal reflections, discussions on Teilhard's philosophical ideas, and insights into his everyday life, offering a deep understanding of his thoughts and relationships.
- Q: Are there any additional writings included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes personal reflections from friends of both Teilhard and Swan, as well as essays that provide context to their correspondence.
- Q: What condition is the book in if I purchase it? A: The book is listed as in 'Good' condition, indicating it may have some minor markings or wear but is still fully readable and functional.
- Q: When was 'The Letters of Teilhard De Chardin and Lucile Swan' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1993.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Sculpture, reflecting its focus on the artistic and philosophical exchanges between the two figures.