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"Weird Mysticism identifies and evaluates a new category of theoretical inquiry by showing the influence of speculative writing on three intersecting critical categories: horror fiction, apophatic mysticism, and philosophical pessimism. Exploring the work of Thomas Ligotti, Georges Bataille, and E. M. Cioran, Baumgartner argues that these âweird mysticsâ employ an innovative mode of negative writing that seeks to merge new conceptions of reality. While exploring perennial questions about âthe absolute,â the Outside, and other philosophical concepts, these authors push the limits of representation, experimenting with literary form, genre-bending, and aphoristic discourse. As their works reveal, the category of weird mysticism both conjoins and obscures the link between traditional mysticism and philosophical horror fiction, with...>>
"Focusing on the major arcana, or trumps, of the Marseilles Tarot, the aim of this book is to encourage the reader to experience the tarot in a direct, fresh, and uncluttered way.
Key points:
Focuses on the 22 trumps, or the major arcana of the tarot
Offers advice on how to study each card and find its unique significance
Provides instructions for laying out and reading the cards
Explores the tarot in terms of history, divination, symbolism, and esoteric traditions
This exploration of the major arcana includes "The Fool's Mirror," a new method for laying the cards out, as well as hints for using...>>
