The world beautiful

Lilian Whiting’s book presents an uplifting spiritual view of existence, emphasizing beauty, idealism, and the moral refinement of perception. Historically, it exemplifies the popular New Thought and inspirational literature of its era, and readers will encounter essays and reflections on beauty as a religious and life-affirming principle.

Lilian Whiting (1847–1942) was an American journalist, author, and spiritual writer whose work helped popularize New Thought, mysticism, and the literature of personal transformation. Her books and essays often explored the continuity of life, the spiritual significance of experience, and the relation between religion and modern idealism.