Talking to the Gods
Occultism in the Work of W. B. Yeats, Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, and Dion Fortune
By Susan Johnston Graf | Publisher: State University of New York Press
About the book
Talking to the Gods explores the linkages between the imaginative literature and the occult beliefs and practices of four writers who were members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. William Butler Yeats, Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, and Dion Fortune were all members of the occult organization for various periods from 1890 to 1930. Yeats, of course, is both a canonical and well-loved poet. Machen is revered as a master of the weird tale. Blackwood's work dealing with the supernatural was popular during the first half of the twentieth century and has been influential in the development of the fantasy genre. Fortune's books are acknowledged as harbingers of trends in second-wave feminist spirituality. Susan Johnston Graf examines practices, beliefs, and ideas engendered within the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and demonstrates how these are manifest in each author's work, including Yeats's major theoretical work, A Vision.
Editions of Talking to the Gods
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438455556
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438455563
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438455570
Read an Excerpt
Talking to the Gods explores the linkages between the imaginative literature and the occult beliefs and practices of four writers who were members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. William Butler Yeats, Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, and Dion Fortune were all members of the occult organization for various periods from 1890 to 1930. Yeats, of course, is both a canonical and well-loved poet. Machen is revered as a master of the weird tale. Blackwood's work dealing with the supernatural was popular during the first half of the twentieth century and has been influential in the development of the fantasy genre. Fortune's books are acknowledged as harbingers of trends in second-wave feminist spirituality. Susan Johnston Graf examines practices, beliefs, and ideas engendered within the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and demonstrates how these are manifest in each author's work, including Yeats's major theoretical work, A Vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talking to the Gods about?
Talking to the Gods explores the linkages between the imaginative literature and the occult beliefs and practices of four writers who were members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. William Butler Yeats, Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, and Dion Fortune were all members of the occult organization for various periods from 1890 to 1930. Yeats, of course, is both a canonical and well-loved poet. Machen is revered as a master of the weird tale. Blackwood's work dealing with the supernatural was popular during the first half of the twentieth century and has been influential in the development of the fantasy genre. Fortune's books are acknowledged as harbingers of trends in second-wave feminist spirituality. Susan Johnston Graf examines practices, beliefs, and ideas engendered within the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and demonstrates how these are manifest in each author's work, including Yeats's major theoretical work, A Vision.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Talking to the Gods?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: poetry and poets
Where can I read a sample of Talking to the Gods?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438455556
How long is Talking to the Gods and how many pages does it have?
Talking to the Gods has 178 page(s)
Is Talking to the Gods part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Western Esoteric Traditions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Talking to the Gods?
Susan Johnston Graf
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Talking to the Gods is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438455556) and paperback(ISBN 9781438455563) and pdf(ISBN 9781438455570)
Where can I buy Talking to the Gods online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Talking to the Gods from below
Where can I buy Talking to the Gods?