Jones Very – Poetry, Mysticism, and the Search for Divine Truth
In this episode ofThe Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we exploreGod's Scrivener: The Madness and Meaning of Jones Very by Clark Davis, a biography that reexamines the life of the 19th-century poet and mystic. Jones Very’s intense religious experiences, his deep connection to the Holy Spirit, and his unconventional beliefs set him apart from his contemporaries, including the Transcendentalists. We discuss his complex relationship with his mother, the impact of his father’s early death, and how his spiritual revelations shaped both his poetry and his personal struggles. Was Very divinely inspired, or did his mystical visions blur the line between faith and mental illness? Join us as we uncover the story of one of the most enigmatic poets in American history.
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