Suspended Judgements: Essays on Books and Sensations
New York: Village Press, 1975. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean. Appears unread. 7.5 inches tall; 438 pages.
John Cowper Powys' Suspended Judgements, first published in 1916 and reissued by Village Press in 1975, offers a glimpse into Powys' intellectual depth and philosophical preoccupations. The 1975 edition revisits his early writings, highlighting themes that would shape his later works like A Glastonbury Romance and Wolf Solent. The collection consists of essays on philosophy, literature, mysticism, and human consciousness, reflecting Powys' ability to engage with complex ideas in an accessible manner.
Historically, Suspended Judgements is significant as it marks the start of Powys' exploration of themes that would dominate his fiction. Published during World War I, it provides insight into how the war influenced cultural and intellectual life, showing Powys' exploration of the personal and universal in times of crisis.
Subjects: Philosophy, Literature; Mysticism; Humanism, Consciousness, Personal Reflection, Social and Political Thought (particularly during WWI), Intellectual History.
Item #20326
Price: $45.00
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