The Druid Revival Reader
The Druid Revival Reader by John Michael Greer, published by Lorian Association in July 2011, is a comprehensive collection of original writings from the Druid revival movement that emerged during the eighteenth-century Enlightenment. This 240-page edition presents a range of texts that explore the efforts of British intellectuals to reinvent ancient Druid spirituality, highlighting its significance in the cultural identity of Celtic nations and its influence on notable figures like William Blake and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Readers will find a curated selection of writings that span two centuries, beginning with William Stukeley’s 1743 survey of Druid theology and concluding with Ross Nichols’ 1947 essay “An Examination of Creative Myth.” The Druid Revival Reader offers insights into the evolution of Druid and Pagan traditions, making it relevant for those interested in topics such as Celtic spirituality, folklore, and the intersection of spirituality and ecology. Edited and introduced by contemporary Druid John Michael Greer, this collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context and ongoing relevance of these spiritual practices.
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In the midst of the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, a handful of British intellectuals turned their backs on the social and cultural trends of their time and set out to reinvent the spirituality of the ancient Druids. The movement that rose out of this effort played a central role in struggles for cultural identity in most of the Celtic nations of Europe, provided inspiration to such world-class creative talents as William Blake and Frank Lloyd Wright, and inspired an innovative tradition of Western nature spirituality that remains active to this day. The Druid Revival Reader provides the first collection of original writings from that movement. Its selections, beginning with William Stukeley’s survey of Druid theology from 1743 and ending with Ross Nichols’ 1947 essay “An Examination of Creative Myth,” cover two centuries in the life of an evolving tradition. Edited and introduced by contemporary Druid John Michael Greer, The Druid Revival Reader is essential for understanding the sources of modern Druid and Pagan traditions, and offers a wealth of insights relevant to the ecological and spiritual crises of our own time.
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