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The Mystical Life of Franz Kafka: Theosophy, Cabala, and the Modern Spiritual Revival,Used
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In a longoverlooked diary entry, Franz Kafka admitted to suffering from ''bouts of clairvoyance.'' These bouts of clairvoyance can be seen in his writing, in moments when the solid basis of human cognition totters, the dissolution of matter seems imminent, and objects are jarringly severed from physical referents. June O. Leavitt offers a fascinating examination of the mystical in Kafka's life and writings, showing that Kafka's understanding of the occult was not only a product of his own clairvoyant experiences but of the age in which he lived.Kafka lived during the modern Spiritual Revival, a powerful movement which resisted materialism, rejected the adulation of science and Darwin, and idealized clairvoyant modes of consciousness. Kafka's contemporaries such theosophical ideologues as Madame H.P. Blavatsky, Annie Besant, and Dr. Rudolph Steiner encouraged the counterculture to seek the true, spiritual essence of reality by inducing outofbody experiences and producing visions of higher disembodied beings through meditative techniques. Leaders of the Spiritual Revival also called for the adoption of certain lifestyles, such as vegetarianism, in order to help transform consciousness and return humanity to its divine nature.Interweaving the occult discourse on clairvoyance, the divine nature of animal life, vegetarianism, the spiritual sources of dreams, and the eternal nature of the soul with Kafka's dreamchronicles, animal narratives, diaries, letters, and stories, Leavitt takes the reader on a journey through the texts of a great psychic writer and the fascinating epoch of the Spiritual Revival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Mystical Life of Franz Kafka'? A: The book explores Franz Kafka's engagement with mystical experiences, particularly clairvoyance, and how these influenced his writing, intertwined with the context of the modern Spiritual Revival.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is June O. Leavitt, who analyzes Kafka's life and writings through the lens of theosophy and mysticism.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Mystical Life of Franz Kafka' published? A: The book was published on November 15, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in spirituality? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for readers interested in spirituality, theosophy, and the intersection of literature and mysticism.
- Q: Does the book discuss specific aspects of Kafka's writing? A: Yes, it delves into Kafka's dream chronicles, animal narratives, and other writings, highlighting how his mystical experiences shaped his literary work.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Kafka's clairvoyant experiences, the spiritual movements of his time, and how these elements influenced his understanding of reality.
- Q: Is this book a biography of Franz Kafka? A: While it includes biographical elements, the book primarily focuses on Kafka's mystical experiences and their relation to his writings.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes scholars, students of literature, and anyone interested in Kafka, mysticism, and theosophy.