Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems

Name: Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems
Author: Walter Richard Cassels

By Walter Richard Cassels

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A poetry collection centered on an extended allegory that follows a poet's inner journey from isolation and misanthropy on a desert island to renewed sympathy and resolve, guided by nature and a creative spirit that insists on action rather than passive vision. Complementary dramatic and lyrical pieces explore mythic and imaginative themes, while miscellaneous poems and sonnets offer shorter, concentrated meditations on love, landscape, memory, art, and the moral duties that accompany creative sensibility.

About the Author

Walter Richard Cassels

Walter Richard Cassels was a 19th-century author and theologian known for his critical examination of religious texts and beliefs. He is best recognized for his work "Supernatural Religion," a three-volume inquiry into the historical and textual foundations of Christianity, which challenged traditional views on divine revelation. In addition to his theological writings, Cassels also expressed his literary talents through poetry, as seen in his collection "Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems." His contributions to religious discourse and literature reflect a deep engagement with the complexities of faith and reason during a transformative period in religious thought.