Merton : a biography

by Monica Furlong

Paper Book, 1980

Status

Available

Call number

BX4705.M542F87 1980

Tags

Merton; Thomas; -- 1915-1968, Poets; American -- Biography

Genres

Publication

New York : Harper & Row, c1980.

Description

An account of the life of Thomas Merton, whose autobiography about life as a monk (The Seven Storey Mountain) became an instant bestseller. Furlong interviewed many of Merton's monastic colleagues and students to write this biography. This edition has been updated to include new information.

Subjects

Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968
Poets, American biography

LCC

BX4705.M542F87 1980

Physical description

xx, 342 p.; 22 cm

ISBN

0060630795 / 9780060630799

Barcode

31342000089473

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