
audiobook
by J. Arthur (John Arthur) Hill
Gathered from decades of articles in respected journals, this volume offers a thoughtful tour through the many ways people confront the idea of death. The author weaves personal anecdotes, literary allusions, and careful observation to reveal how hope, fear, and cultural habit shape our attitudes toward the after‑life. Readers will meet the stoic skeptic who longs for oblivion, the optimistic soul yearning for eternal bliss, and the uneasy middle ground that many occupy.
Written with a calm, conversational voice, the essays invite listeners to reflect on their own beliefs while presenting the broader history of psychical research. The work balances scholarly insight with accessible storytelling, making complex metaphysical questions feel intimate and relevant. As an audio experience, it encourages quiet contemplation, offering a gentle companion for anyone curious about what might lie beyond the veil.
Full title
Psychical Miscellanea Being Papers on Psychical Research, Telepathy, Hypnotism, Christian Science, etc. Being Papers on Psychical Research, Telepathy, Hypnotism, Christian Science, etc.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (199K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1872–1951
A British writer and psychical researcher, he explored spiritualism, telepathy, mediumship, and survival after death with a tone that aimed to be curious rather than sensational. He is also credited with introducing the term "out-of-the-body experience" in 1918.
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