A huge collection of all the books, lectures, letters, and poetry of Swami Vivekananda in 8 volumes, hardback.In these volumes we have not only a gospel to the world at large, but also, to its own children, the Charter of the Hindu faith. For the first time in history, Hinduism itself forms here the subject of generalization of a Hindu mind of the highest order. What Hinduism had needed was the organizing and consolidating of its own idea, a rock where she could lie at anchor, and an authoritative utterance in which she might recognize herself. What the world had needed was a faith that had no fear of truth. Both are found in the words and writings of Swami Vivekananda. It is the latest gospel of a modern Prophet of religion and spirituality to the mankind.--thus, Sister NiveditaWith a view to taking Swami Vivekananda's life-giving message to a wider circle of people, this 8-volume paperback edition of The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda is offered at a highly subsidized price.In 1997, after 45 years, volume 9 of the Complete Works became available. Published separately and in a different format, volume 9 is now available in paperback. Please see isbn 817505185X. For the hardcover set of all 9 volumes, please see 8185301751. - from Amzon