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Volume 09, Number 2 (1984)

Charles G.D. Roberts: Mystical Poet

  • August R. Leisner
Submitted
May 22, 2008
Published
1984-06-06

Abstract

The mystical aspects of Roberts' poetry is his richest and most persistent vein. There is a mystical quest apparent early in the poet's career, and this intensified as his career developed. Related to his mysticism is his exposure of the life-denying absurdity of asceticism. The tragic sense inherent to his poetry and to his animal stories is intrinsic to his mysticism.