Between East and West
Book Description
In this illuminating literary exploration, Müge Galin bridges two worlds by examining how ancient Sufi wisdom permeates the novels of acclaimed author Doris Lessing. This scholarly yet accessible work reveals the profound spiritual undercurrents flowing through Lessing's fiction, offering readers a unique lens through which to understand both literature and mystical tradition.
Galin carefully analyzes the Sufi-inspired characters who populate Lessing's narratives, decoding their unconventional paths and spiritual practices for Western audiences who may be unfamiliar with this rich mystical heritage. Through detailed examination, she demonstrates how these fictional figures embody timeless Sufi principles of inner transformation and spiritual awakening.
The book goes beyond surface-level analysis to consider the deeper implications of Lessing's spiritual vision. Galin argues that Lessing's science fiction works present more than imaginative storytelling—they offer genuine alternatives to contemporary Western approaches to living and being. These literary utopias emerge not as mere fantasy, but as serious proposals for different ways of organizing society and consciousness.
For readers interested in the intersection of spirituality and literature, this work provides valuable insights into how Eastern mystical traditions can inform and enrich Western understanding. Galin's analysis invites us to consider how ancient wisdom traditions continue to speak to modern seekers, even when filtered through the medium of contemporary fiction.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Sufism
📄 Length: 280 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore European
- ✓ Explore Soufisme dans la littérature
- ✓ Explore LITERARY CRITICISM
- ✓ Explore Languages & Literatures
- ✓ Explore Orient et Occident dans la littérature
- ✓ Explore Sufi mystical teachings
- ✓ Explore English
- ✓ Explore East and West in literature
