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The Double Life of Laurence Oliphant: Victorian Pilgrim and Prophet, by Bart Casey
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“A rollicking biography of a classic 19th century figure, featuring imperial adventure, high diplomacy, literary fame and an eccentric cult focused on bizarrely sublimated sexuality... Casey relates this colorful saga with well-paced narrative aplomb.... The result is an energetic page-turner, a shrewd character study, and a rich social history.” (Kirkus, Starred Review)“Meticulously and impeccably researched, and wholly and thoroughly well-told.... Laurence’s life was beautifully captured in this revealing biography.” (San Francisco Book Review)"Bart Casey writes with clarity and grace." (The Jerusalem Post)
Über den Autor und weitere Mitwirkende
Bart Casey is a writer living in Brattleboro, Vermont, where he also trades as an internet rare book dealer. Bart moved to Vermont recently after a 40-year career in international advertising and direct marketing, where his work allowed him to travel the world and gather background for The Double Life of Laurence Oliphant.
Produktinformation
Gebundene Ausgabe: 200 Seiten
Verlag: Post Hill Press (8. Dezember 2015)
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 1618687964
ISBN-13: 978-1618687968
Größe und/oder Gewicht:
15,2 x 2,5 x 22,9 cm
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Amazon Bestseller-Rang:
Nr. 2.481.179 in Fremdsprachige Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Fremdsprachige Bücher)
How do you capture the life of a man who gave up worldly success as a diplomat, war correspondent, novelist, member of Parliament, and all-around ladies' man, to become an initiate in a bizarre religious sect in California where sex of the earthly sort was banned but sex in heaven was... well, heavenly? Then then to top it off, becomes a pioneer Zionist, so well-respected and honored that his house in Israel is now a museum and streets are named after him? Casey takes you on a magical, mystery tour of the never-dull, paradoxical life of this captivating eccentric and his wacky circle of Victorian mystics. My only quibble is that all the particulars of "celestial sex" are unavailable to the uninitiated!
This book is a wonderful exploration of what the most full and interesting of lives was like in the 19th century. There have been few people who have lived as Laurence Oliphant did, an MP, a diplomat, a witness to wars, a cult member and a zionist to name the most prominent of Oliphant's many lives. Bart Casey brings him and his age to life in a manner that is hard to put the book down. He paints such a picture of life in the Victorian Age that you feel you are there and with a character like Laurence Oliphant, who never seems to tire of reinventing himself in new adventures, it is quite a ride. Most impressively, Bart Casey doesn't get in the way of this highly interesting character and let's Laurence seemingly tell incredibly romantic and interesting life. I highly recommend this book.
I adored this biography! Oliphant's life was extraordinary on so many levels. It is mind boggling that anyone in the mid nineteenth century would have crisis-crossed the globe so readily, in many careers, more often than not in public service and/or service to the Queen. Oliphamts presence at multiple historically significant events throughout the the world and involvement in monumental international affaires, coupled with his (even by today's standards) bizarre personal life and devotion to the occult are seemingly far fetched, but as stated on the title page, the incredible story is "truthfully told and amply documented to confound the skeptic."This page-turner is beautifully written, never boring and full of humor.
[This review is based on a pre-publication galley]Bart Casey’s biography of Laurence Oliphant, an unknown (to me, at least) Victorian renaissance man, is a fascinating portrait not only of the man but of the times. This was a world where possibilities abounded for those with the right background, a level of wealth and desirable social connections. Laurence Oliphant was such a man, born into a noble Scottish family, spending his early years abroad as his father took on postings in far-flung reaches of the British Empire, and making connections through his family, his father’s diplomatic service colleagues, and, perhaps most importantly for his future life, through serendipitous encounters wherever he travelled – even as a child and young man.Laurence’s achievements as a reporter, chronicler, travel writer and novelist would be significant on their own, as he has left us with remarkable insights into a changing world with detailed reportage on some of the time’s most important diplomatic and martial events. In addition, he was, with his wife, Alice, an early Zionist who worked tirelessly to begin the drive to resettle Eastern-European Jews in Palestine, their traditional Holy Land. In these pursuits he was recognized for his openness, dedication, steadfastness and, simply, his unwavering enthusiasm.However, Laurence also explored a world of what might nowadays be termed “dubious†spiritual practices, becoming a follower of Thomas Lake Harris, a self-proclaimed American prophet, who established communities in New York and California. While Laurence eventually grew disheartened with Harris’ leadership and withdrew from his community, he continued to have faith in many of the sect’s fundamental beliefs and followed their practices, including some questionable sexual practices, until the end of his life.Casey’s telling of Laurence’s story captures the enthusiasm, drive and gregariousness that he brought to his life, reminiscent of the pace and tone of Patrick Leigh Fermor’s travelogues. Casey clearly has an appreciation for all aspects of Laurence Oliphant’s life, and presents him as a well-rounded individual, and not, as could easily have been done, as a curiosity or fanatic. It is through this approach, seeing Laurence as a whole person, that the reader can begin to reconcile “the sum of his parts.†Inquisitive and searching from childhood, raised in a religious family that encouraged self-examination and questioning, looking for meaning from his life beyond professional achievements; all led Laurence to the exploration of a spiritual world beyond that of the mainstream religions of the times, and into new worlds of community and communion, both physical and spiritual.This is a fascinating book, offering a window into a specific segment of Victorian life in general, with a focused view of one life in particular. For anyone who enjoys reading biography, history and/or literature this book provides a not only a great story but an introduction to a very unique and sadly unknown man. Casey’s deep research into his subject adds layers of authenticity and it is clear that he has a soft spot for his subject, which only adds to the multi-layered portrait that he is able to build. A thoroughly enjoyable read about a fascinating man who deserves to be better remembered than he is.
A truly engrossing story of an 18th century Victorian man who was an author, war correspondent, diplomat and member of congress and left all that to try to understand the true meaning of life. He and his young wife Alice le Strange for a time followed the teachings of a prophet named Thomas Luke Harris. They then went on to establish a place in Palestine for Jews fleeing persecution. The many numerous adventures that Laurence took on make the average life very tame in comparison. A lot of history is included in the book and the author did a great job of researching the times.
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