The Voyage of Life

The book explores Thomas Cole's iconic series of paintings that represent the journey of the human soul through various life stages: Childhood, Youth, Manhood, and Old Age. Accompanied by a poem reflecting on the artwork's themes, the author, Addison Hodges Hart, connects Cole's insights to contemporary life. By integrating religious and philosophical influences, Hart reveals the timeless wisdom within Cole's work, emphasizing its universal message about the human experience that transcends time and perspective.