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Shadows of Ecstasy & Rumours of Glory : The Influence of Charles Williams on the Songwriting of Bruce Cockburn

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Two artists. Two eras. One shared vision of the sacred hidden in the ordinary.

When Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn first picked up a novel by Charles Williams-the most mystical and least understood member of the Inklings-he discovered a kindred spirit. Williams' strange, luminous theology resonated with Cockburn's own experiences of the holy breaking into daily life, sparking a creative season that shaped some of the most iconic songs of his career.

In Shadows of Ecstasy & Rumours of Glory, John R. Mabry traces the deep and surprising connections between these two unlikely companions. With clarity, warmth, and a scholar's insight, he explores:

  • How Williams' visionary ideas-co-inherence, romantic theology, substituted love-illuminate Cockburn's lyrics
  • Why both artists saw the world as charged with divine presence
  • Where moments of mystical "inbreaking" echo across novels and songs
  • How the lives of two flawed, brilliant men reveal a shared longing for transformation

Part literary study, part theological meditation, and part celebration of artistic imagination, this book invites readers into a conversation between two extraordinary creators-one that leads us to look again at our own world with new attention, new wonder, and new hope.

Whether you're an admirer of Cockburn's music, a student of the Inklings, or simply a lover of spiritually rich art, this is a journey you won't want to miss.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781965646700
  • ISBN-10: 1965646700
  • Publisher: Apocryphile Press
  • Publish Date: January 2026
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.34 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.39 pounds
  • Page Count: 148

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