TLS, 1966 August 26 : Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist, Kentucky, to unknown.

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TLS, 1966 August 26 : Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist, Kentucky, to unknown.

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Merton writes, "The only criticism I would make is that the rhythm is monotonous ... It is a good idea to write. Don't be surprised if the few first few times you don't immediately click ..." Merton comments on his health and hopes that he will be able to get back to some wood chopping soon.

1 p. ; 27.7 x 21.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968

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Thomas Merton was born on January 31, 1915 in Prades, France to Owen Merton (an artist from New Zealand) and Ruth Jenkins Merton (an artist from the United States), and grew up in New York, Bermuda, France, and England. Merton studied both in Europe and America, and he received a BA and an MA in journalism from Columbia University in 1938 and 1939. In 1938, Merton converted to Catholicism. He taught for two years at St. Bonaventure College in New York before entering the Abbey of Gethsemani i...