A Rocking-Horse Catholic [Hardcover] Houselander, Caryll

Description

1955 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1955 edition of Caryll Houselander’s “A Rocking-Horse Catholic” offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual journey of a remarkable 20th-century writer and mystic. Houselander, a British laywoman, was known for her profound yet accessible insights into the Catholic faith, which she explored through her poetry, fiction, and spiritual writings. This particular work, published near the end of her life, is a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood and early adulthood, chronicling her struggles with doubt, her search for meaning, and her eventual embrace of Catholicism.

Houselander’s writing style is deeply personal and poetic, infused with a childlike wonder and a profound understanding of the human condition. Her ability to find the sacred in the ordinary and to convey complex theological concepts through vivid imagery and relatable anecdotes has earned her a devoted following among readers of all backgrounds. This well-preserved copy, with its minor wear and lack of a dust jacket, bears the gentle marks of time and use, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Houselander’s timeless words and to discover the enduring relevance of her spiritual insights.