The King Predestinate : Michael Wood 1908 [ Theosophy ]
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Theosophy inspired fiction from Theosophical Review writer Michael Wood. “Spiritually inspired and artistically interpreted,” per the 1908 review in Light.
Wood, Michael. The King Predestinate And Three Other Stories. Theosophical Publishing Society. London. 1908. First Edition.
“The King Predestinate and Three Other Stories” is a collection of mystical tales influenced by Theosophy written by Joy Hooper, who wrote voraciously under the pseudonym Michael Wood. The book was well-reviewed at the time of its release, with Light, A Journal of Psychical, Occult, and Mystical Research calling it “spiritually inspired and artistically interpreted” in an August 15, 1908 review.
The book is heavily influenced by Theosophy, a spiritual movement founded by the highly influential purported mystic Helena Blavatsky in the late 19th century. Theosophy is based on the idea that all religions and spiritual practices come from a single, ancient wisdom and that individuals can access this wisdom and the ascended masters who teach it through spiritual development.
The title story, “The King Predestinate,” tells the tale of a king who must come to terms with his destiny and the role he is meant to play in the world. The other three stories in the collection, “The Master of the Desert,” “The Voice of the Silence,” and “The Great Illusion,” all explore themes of spiritual development and the search for truth.
As a frequent writer for Theosophical Review, Michael Wood’s work is deeply rooted in the principles of Theosophy. His stories offer a unique perspective on the human experience, delving into the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of existence. The collection is a must-read for fans of Theosophy and for those interested in the intersection of spirituality and fiction.
5 copies found in OCLC as of December 2022.
71pp, perfect bound grey paper wraps with some spotting. Corners bumped with losses to spine ends. Pages unopened but clean. Small tear to half-title fore margin. Good.
If you liked this book you might also enjoy these other works connected to Theosophy like this first edition of Annie Besant’s Initiation The Perfection of Man or this handsome Indian edition of her collaboration with CW Leadbeater, When How And Whither.
