The Purpose of Physical Reality
John S. Hatcher holds a B.A. and M.A. in English literature from  Vanderbilt University, a Ph.D. in English literature from the University of  Georgia, and is currently professor and director of graduate studies in  English literature at the University of South Florida in Tampa. A widely  published poet and distinguished lecturer, he is the author of numerous  books on literature, philosophy, and Baha'i theology and scripture,  includingFrom the Auroral Darkness: The Life and Poetry of Robert E.  Hayden;A Sense of History: The Poetry of John Hatcher;The  Ocean of His Words: A Reader's Guide to the Art of Baha'u'llah; andClose Connections.