The Drama of Love and Death: A Study of Human Evolution and Transfiguration (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161353976)

The Drama of Love and Death: A Study of Human Evolution and Transfiguration is a book written by Edward Carpenter. The book explores the evolution of human beings and the role of love and death in shaping human life. Carpenter argues that love and death are the two most fundamental aspects of human existence, and that they are intimately connected. He examines how love and death have shaped human culture, religion, and society throughout history.Carpenter draws on a range of sources, including mythology, literature, and philosophy, to explore the themes of love and death. He also looks at the role of sexuality in human evolution and how it has been viewed by different cultures.The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the evolution of human beings, from the earliest forms of life to the present day. The second part looks at the role of love and death in human culture and society, and how they have been viewed by different religions and philosophies. The final part of the book examines the concept of transfiguration, or the transformation of human consciousness, and how it relates to the themes of love and death.Overall, The Drama of Love and Death is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of some of the most fundamental aspects of human existence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of human consciousness and the role of love and death in shaping human life.Contents: Beginnings of Love; Love as an Art; Art of Dying; Passage of Death; After-Death State; Underlying Self; Survival of the Self; Inner or Spiritual Body; Reincarnation; Divine Soul; Return Journey; Mystery of Personality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward Carpenter
ISBN-10: 1161353976
ISBN-13: 9781161353976
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 310
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d