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The change from static to dynamic, from fixed forms to fluid forms, has been coming swiftly over the world owing to the liberation of thought, and this in spite of the obstruction of a society organized, I might almost say, with egomania as the predominant psychological factor. The ancient conception of Nature as a manifestation of spirit is incarnating anew in the minds of modern thinkers, and Nature is not conceived of as material, but as force and continual motion; and they are trying to identify human will with this arcane energy, and let the forces of Nature have freer play in humanity. We begin to catch glimpses of civilizations as far exceeding ours as ours surpasses society in the Stone Age. ... Read more

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COLLECTED POEMS OF GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSEL. This book holds what poetry of mine I would wish my friends to read. I have omitted what in colder hours seemed to me to have failed to preserve some heat of the imagination but in that colder mood I have made but slight revision of those retained. However imperfect they seemed, I did not feel that I could in after hours melt and remould and make perfect the form if I was unable to do so in the intensity of conception, when I was in those heavens we breathe for a moment and then find they are not for our clay. When I first discovered for myself how near was the King in His beauty I thought I would be the singer of the happiest songs. Forgive me, Spirit of my spirit, for this, that I have found it easier to read the mystery told in tears and understood Thee better in sorrow than in joy that, though I would not, I have made the way seem thorny, and have wandered in too many byways, imagining myself into moods which held Thee not. I should have parted the true from the false, but I have not yet passed away from myself who am in the words of this book. Time is a swift winnower, and that he will do quicklyfor me. Contents include: AWAKENING . . . . . . . 2 BY THE MARGIN OF THE GREAT DEEP . . 3 THE UNKNOWN GOD . THE HERMIT OVERSOUL ....... . . . 5 6 8 THE GREAT BREATH ..... 9 DUSK- NIGHT DAWN- DAY, 13 ECHOES 14 STAR TEACHERS . . . . . . 15 WINTER . 16 ANSWER . . . . . . . . 17 THE GIFT .18 THE DIVINE VISION . . . . . 19 FROLIC . . . . . . . . 21 DESIRE........ 22 THE PLACE OF REST . . . . 23 THE DAWN OF DARKNESS .... 24 ix 10 ii 12 CONTENTS PAGE 26 .... WAITING . . THE SYMBOL SEDUCES . . . . v 27 REST . . . ... . . 28 PITY .... , . . . 29 THE CITY . . . . . . . 30 DUST . . . . . . . 34 THE VIRGIN MOTHER . . . . . 35 DANA 37 THE EARTH BREATH . . . . . 39 ALTER EGO ....... 41 NATURAL MAGIC . . . . . . 43 CHILDHOOD ....... 45 THREE COUNSELLORS ..... 46 SYMBOLISM ....... 47 IMMORTALITY....... 49 MYSTERY ....... 50 A NEW WORLD . . . . . . 52 SACRIFICE ....... 54 BROTHERHOOD. . . . . . . 55 ON A HILL-TOP . . . . . . 57 THE VOICE OF THE WATERS .... 59 KRISHNA ....... 61 - . . . . . . FREEDOM ..63 HE EARTH . . . . . . . 64 To ONE CONSECRATED . . . . 66 CONTENTS PAGE A WOMANS VOICE .... 68 THE SPIRIT OF THE GAY .... 69 HEROIC LOVE . . . . . 7 DIVINE VISITATION. , . ... 7 1 PARTING . . . . 7 2 NGHT . . ....-. .. xi 73 ...... 75 DAWN SONG . THE HOUR OF THE KING . ... 77 THE HEROES...... 79 PAIN 82 ...... SELF-DISCIPLINE . . 8 3 THE MAN TO THE ANGEL .... 84 A VISION OF BEAUTY ..... 86 THE VESTURE OF THE SOUL.... 89 THE FREE . ..... 9 COMFORT . . 9 1 ..... 94 WARNING .... 93 REFUGE..... ... 95 THE BURNING-GLASS . . . . .-H 9 6 BABYLON .... 97 THE FACES OF MEMORY . . . . . 99 THE MESSAGE . . 9 IO THE SINGING SILENCES ..... xFFiNrr . . . . . IO1 . IO A CALL . v 3 IO 5 ... Read more

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Originally published in 1918. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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George William Russell, better known as Æ (1867-1935), mystic, poet, painter, journalist, editor, and practical rural economist, was a pivotal figure in the Irish literary revival and in the emergence of modern Ireland.From the beginning of the twentieth century he formed life-long friendships with W. B. Yeats, George Moore, Lord Dunsany, James Stephens, Stephen Mackenna (translator of the Enneads of Plotinus), James Joyce, and other writers, thinkers, and artists, and was closely associated with the Irish National Theatre Society (later the Abbey Theatre). Russell's influence was as extensive in practical and political affairs as it was in the more intimate spiritual domain. The length and breadth of his thinking on the social issues of his day, which are only heightened in ours, is evident in this present work.This exhaustive and unsurpassed bibliography of the works of George William Russell, includes, in addition to a chronological listing of all his published written works, Notes on his Paintings and Portraits by Alan Denson, a Foreword by Padraic Colum, Reminiscences of Æ by M. J. Bonn, and a Note on Æ and Painting by Thomas Bodkin.Of the compiler, Alan Denson, the late Oliver St John Gogarty wrote: 'I do not know anyone who is better equipped to write about Æ.' Mr. Denson also edited The Letters of Æ (available again from Coracle Press). ... Read more

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Drawing aside a heavy curtain, Liban entered her sister's room. They saw Fand seated at a little table. A scroll lay on it open before her, but her eyes were not fixed on it. With hands clasped under her chin she gazed into the vacancies with eyes of far-away reflection and longing. There was something pathetic in the intensity and wistfulness of the lonely figures. She turned and rose to meet them, a smile of rare tenderness lighting up her face as she saw Liban. The dim glow of a single lamp but half revealed the youthful figure, the pale, beautiful face, out of which the sun-colours had faded. Her hair of raven hue was gathered in massy coils over her head and fastened there by a spiral torque of gleaming gold. ... Read more

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Good Book but wrong author
George William Russell (pen-name AE) and George William _Erskine_ Russell are 2 different persons and authors, although contemporaries.I made the same mistake myself.This material in the Irish Theosophist of AE's is not included in the only published bibliography of his material I know of (can't remember the title of -that-)This is good early material of the poet, and Irish social reformer AE. ... Read more

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First published in 1918 this masterpiece by one of the majorfigures in the western occult tradition discusses concepts thatanticipated the modern human potential movement by half a century.Russell taught what we would call creative visualization and believedthat the creative powers of imagination could become a passport toother worlds. This study of the true nature of visionary explorationwill appeal to the artist and the poet as well as the mystic. ... Read more

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Visionary Inspiration
There are similarities between George Russell and William Blake but George Russell attempted a rational explanation of visionary inspiration. Although he seemed to be primarily a nature mystic he also described visions which appeared to exceed his imagination. He argues that these visions appear instantaneously and since no artist could possibly create anything so subtle and perfect all at once, they must be memories or visions of something beyond the self.

His logic seems flawed to me. The subconscious is capable of instantly arriving at aesthetic solutions. It can meld dissimilar impressions into a satisfying whole effortlessly and with no apparent intermediate steps. Just like the idiot savant can solve a math problem instantly without doing any calculations. The imagination is capable of miraculous conceptions. To conclude from this that visions are the genuine appearance of the otherworldly because no genius could be so swift is rather doubtful.

George Russell does raise an interesting question about visions that seemingly exceed the imagination. Is this the genius of imagination which requires the visionary to egotistically take credit for the sublime or should the visionary ascribe these visions to something greater and beyond himself? I would argue that the subconscious contains much that the conscious mind is utterly unfamiliar with but that this is no reason to see subconscious imagery as being beyond the self. It is merely beyond the conscious self. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1917.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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ERK !
What a great book.I grew up in Athens, GA watching the Dawgs.Erk was the man who built the tradition of great Georgia defense. This book brings back so many memories and is told with gusto, humor, and warmth.Even if your not a Georgia or Georgia Southern fan, if you love college football, you'll love this book.Erk was a one and only.

Last of the Great Motivators
Erk Russell was not only an outstanding football coach, he was even more than that a superior motivator, able to bring out the absolute best in those around him. If you are able to get a copy of this book, sit down, read it, and enjoy a good laugh along with some very touching stories about personal loss and the value of perseverance. I have thrown out books by well-known sports figures who later in life turned out to be fakes, but every time I have the pleasure of running across Coach Russell I am reminded of the value of sincerity and modesty.

Great read for football fans
If you are interested in University of Georgia or Georgia Southern football you will love this Book. The book tells many funny and interesting stories. ERK is an exceptional motivator. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1920.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1917Original Publisher: Longmans, Green and co.Subjects: History / GeneralReligion / Christianity / AnglicanReligion / Christianity / DenominationsNotes: This is a black and white OCR reprint of the original. It has no illustrations and there may be typos or missing text.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free.Excerpt: CHAPTER VIIISUNSETAnd now this beautiful and beneficent life was drawing to its close. Increasing years and frequent sorrows and abundant worries had done their work on a nature which, though remarkable for nervous energy, was not impervious to physical troubles. Stanton had suffered, like the rest of the world, from influenza, and he became liable to an acute and disabling form of dyspepsia, which the austere regimen of a Clergy House did little to alleviate. In two successive Lents he was forced to abandon his work, in whole or in part, and to seek health amid brighter surroundings than those of Holborn. He aged visibly ; and, though his high courage carried him on, it was evident that work became increasingly burdensome to him.On Sunday, November 3, 1912, yielding to the request of a friend, he made a pilgrimage in the cold and fog to St. Luke's, Camberwell, where he blessed the Head-quarters of a troop of Boy Scouts, and spoke to the boys as follows : " You are very young ; I am very old and cannot live much longer; so I say to myself every morning, ' Arthur Stanton, you haven't much longer to live, so you must try to do as much kindness to-day as you can.' If you boys do some kindness every day, you will be happy." Then he said his favourite prayer (partly founded on "St. Patrick's Breast-plat e ") " Jesus, Jesus, grant that nothing may please me which displeases Thee, and that nothing may displease me which pleaseth Thee."1 He preached, though ... ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: New York Macmillan; Publication date: 1900; Subjects: Biography ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1918Original Publisher: MacmillanSubjects: Poets, IrishBiography ... Read more

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Candle of Vision is the Light at the End of my Day!
Candle of Vision is not just a book that I enjoy reading.I actuallyforced myself to only read one chapter per night to spread the enjoymentout over a few weeks!Full of images and phrases of beauty.Thanks to AE(George William Russell)those of us who don't have second sight are finallyallowed a glimpse into the many colored land of Celtic magic. ... Read more