From one of the most-read religious and philosophical scholars in the United States comes a collection of creative, thought-provoking fables. Alongside David Bentley Hart?s widely read work in philosophy, theology, and religious studies there has always been the other side of his writing?the fiction, poetry, and literary essays?which has often enjoyed a separate, if equally appreciative, readership. In this, his most recent book, these two worlds draw near to one another in a new way. In Prisms, Veils: A Book of Fables, Hart explores the elusive nature of dreams and the enduring power of mythologies. Moving over themes ranging from the beauty of the natural world to the very nature of consciousness itself, each narrative is threaded through with Hart?s deep religious, cultural, and historical knowledge, drawing readers into an expertly woven tapestry of diverse allusions...
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