Seven Storey Mountain
autobiography by Merton
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- In Thomas Merton: The Seven Storey Mountain and other spiritual writings
With the publication of The Seven Storey Mountain, he gained an international reputation. From 1951 to 1955 Merton served as master of scholastics (students for the priesthood) at the Trappist abbey, followed by 10 years serving as master of novices (1955–65). In the latter role he became friends with…
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