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Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Literary Criticism, Philosophy, Mysticism, Academic

Book Review:
''The Mysticism of Lawrence'' is a fascinating and insightful work by Martin Wickramasinghe, one of Sri Lanka's greatest literary minds. In this book, Wickramasinghe offers a unique analysis of D.H. Lawrence's mysticism and his attitudes towards sex, drawing intriguing connections between Lawrence's philosophy and the ancient Indian tradition of Tantricism.

Wickramasinghe's scholarship is impressive. He traces the roots of Lawrence's mystical ideas to the sophisticated Indian occult traditions that spread across the East from the eighth century onwards. This cross-cultural approach makes the book particularly valuable, offering readers a fresh perspective on Lawrence's work that is rarely explored in Western criticism.

Though short, this book is dense with ideas and insights. It is a must-read for students of literature, philosophy, and anyone interested in the spiritual dimensions of D.H. Lawrence's writing. A thought-provoking and enlightening read.