Skip to content

The Seven Storey Mountain

The Seven Storey Mountain

Biography & MemoirChristianity
Pages
467
Published
1956
Language
English

Synopsis

Thomas Merton's "The Seven Storey Mountain" chronicles his profound spiritual journey from a restless young man to a Trappist monk. This powerful autobiography details his struggle to reconcile his worldly experiences with his deep desire for spiritual withdrawal. It's a remarkable account of seeking peace and meaning within the demanding walls of the Abbey of Gethsemani.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectivePhilosophicalInspiringEmotional

Genres

Biography & Memoir Christianity Philosophy & Religion Religion Biography Essays History Literary Fiction

About the author

T
Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton (January 31, 1915 – December 10, 1968) was a 20th century American Catholic writer. A Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky, he was a poet, social activist and student of comparative religion. In 1949, he was ordained to the priesthood and given the name Father Louis. Merton wrote more than 70 books, mostly on spirituality, social justice and a quiet pacifism, as well as scores of essays and reviews, including his best-selling autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountai...