Walter Besant's meditation on fiction begins with a spirited claim: the novel is a true fine art, equal in dignity to painting, sculpture, music, and poetry. Yet he also insists that fiction is not mere inspiration alone; it has laws, demands study, and rewards natural talent only when craft and observation are joined. Against a public that dismisses novelists as entertainers rather than serious artists, thinkers, or even statesmen, he argues that fiction deserves the same respect as any m...

Control the Power of your Mind...We may learn to utilize these great forces that lie within us all, and to utilize them to the best possible effect. As we use them they will grow, until, with surprise and delight, we shall find how great a power of service we possess. Let it be remembered that we are continually using these powers, unconsciously, spasmodically, feebly, affecting ever for good or ill all who surround our path in life. It is here sought to induce the reader ...

There is no doubt that the majority of people in most parts of the world—save in those in which Buddhism is supreme—believe in the existence of a God. The kind of God may vary indefinitely, but there is generally “some God or other”. Now a growing minority in every civilised country finds it intellectually impossible to make the affirmation which is necessary for belief in God, and this growing minority includes many of the most thoughtful and most competent minds. The refusal to believe i...

In "The Art of Fiction," Besant and James explore the craft of writing fiction and provide insights into the techniques and principles of creating compelling and realistic narratives. The book serves as a guide for aspiring writers and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of storytelling.Walter Besant, a successful novelist in his own right, discusses the practical aspects of fiction writing, such as plot construction, character development, and the importance of research a...

Thought Forms (Illustrated) by Annie Besant & C. W. Leadbeater Thought Forms by Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater presents a captivating exploration of the power of thought and its influence on the world around us. Through vivid descriptions and illustrations, the authors delve into the concept of thought forms, energy patterns created by human thoughts and emotions. This groundbreaking work explores how our thoughts shape our reality and how they can impact our mental, emotional, and spir...

Let us start with a clear understanding of what is meant by Reincarnation. So far as the derivation of the word is concerned, any repeated entering into a physical, or fleshly covering, might be included thereunder. It certainly implies the existence of something relatively permanent that enters into and inhabits successive somethings relatively impermanent.Now Reincarnation is a truth that has swayed the minds of innumerable millions of our race, and has molded the thoughts of the...

A cult classic but overlooked and out of print for the mainstream. Influential to Hilma Af Klint. Besant was a woman artist who was an early suffragist and political activist. Theosophy, spiritualism, and the occult are increasingly in demand in popular culture.

A masterpiece by the author on three lectures she gave to the public in the smaller Queen's Hall, London on 16, 23 and 30, June 1907, almost 110 years agoAnnie Besant (1847 – 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She was a prolific author with over three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit. As...

Four Lectures Delivered at the Twenty-fourth Anniversary Meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar Madras, December 1899.Annie Besant, née Wood (1 October 1847 – 20 September 1933), was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, and supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule.

Besant was a socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule.She was a prolific author with over three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit. As an educationist, her contributions included the founding of the Banaras Hindu University.On "The Political Status of Women" (1874) she denounced religion for keeping women su...

Annie Besant (née Wood; (1847 – 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She was a prolific author with over three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit. As an educationist, her contributions included the founding of the Banaras Hindu University.

Today, yoga is the province of trendy spas, suburban recreation centers, and personal trainers. However, in the early twentieth century, it was regarded as a serious spiritual practice reserved for those who were dedicated to the life of the mind. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can get back to basics and enrich your practice with this comprehensive guide from yoga expert Annie Wood Besant.