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A luminous journey through the soul's interior, The Interior Castle remains one of the most profound and practical guides to spiritual transformation in the Christian tradition. Written in the final years of her life, this masterpiece by Teresa of Ávila presents the soul as a crystal castle made of seven concentric dwellings, through which one progresses inward-guided by prayer, humility, and divine grace-toward union with God at the center. It is not a book of abstractions but a living map born of direct experience: Teresa writes not as a theorist, but as a companion on the path. This New Edition in Modern English preserves the vibrancy and depth of Teresa's voice while making her teaching accessible to today's reader. The language has been carefully updated for clarity, without losing the warmth, strength, and subtlety that make this text a spiritual classic. Whether read as a devotional work, a psychological exploration, or a contemplative manual, The Interior Castle offers enduring insight into the soul's longing for truth, intimacy, and transcendence. It is a book that invites rereading-and reawakening. Visit www.gongarola.com/en for more information about my works and to download extensive excerpts.