Mystical experience in late works by Julius Zeyer
The Figurativeness of the Language of Mystical Experience January 1, 2021 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.5817/cz.muni.p210-9997-2021-7
Summary
Mystical experiences are linked to ineffability, as demonstrated in the works of various authors. The analysis focuses on late writings by Czech novelist Julius Zeyer, particularly 'Christine the Miraculous' and 'The Three Memoirs of Vít Choráz,' which depict characters experiencing mysticism. Common phenomena associated with these experiences include stigma, levitation, appearance of light, and religious anorexia.
Study at a glance
| Population | works by various authors, specifically focusing on characters in Zeyer's writings |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Mystical experience is connected with ineffability as shown in the works of various authors. |
Abstract
Mystical experience is connected with ineffability. This paper proves it in works by various authors. It mentions some common phenomena associated with mysticism, such as stigma, levitation, appearance of light, religious anorexia, etc. Some of them are observed in late works by Julius Zeyer, a Czech novelist and poet, which represent the core of the analysis. Christine the Miraculous and The Three Memoirs of Vít Choráz both reflect mystical experience experienced by the main characters. The paper refers to accompanying aspects of the behaviour of the characters related to ineffable.