Autobiographical and Spiritual Writings:
* The Seven Storey Mountain (1948): His best-known work, a spiritual autobiography detailing his journey from a secular life to becoming a Trappist monk.
* Seeds of Contemplation (1949): A collection of essays and reflections on the spiritual life.
* The Ascent to Truth (1951): A more mature exploration of the contemplative life.
* No Man Is an Island (1955): A collection of essays on various themes, including social justice, solitude, and the search for meaning.
* The Sign of Jonas (1956): A meditation on the experience of faith and doubt.
* Contemplation in a World of Action (1968): A collection of essays and speeches on the importance of contemplative prayer and social action.
* The Hidden Ground of Love (1984): A selection of his writings on love, mysticism, and the search for God.
Poetry:
* The Strange Islands (1953): His first published collection of poems.
* The Waters of Siloe (1956): Poems reflecting on themes of nature, solitude, and the search for God.
* Cables to the Stars (1959): A collection of poems reflecting on the mysteries of the universe and the human spirit.
* The Geography of Lograire (1960): A collection of surreal and experimental poems.
* The Secular Journal (1960): Poems and prose reflecting on the world around him.
* Selected Poems (1968): A comprehensive collection of his poetry.
Other Works:
* Mystics and Zen Masters (1967): A study of mystical traditions from different cultures.
* The Way of Chuang Tzu (1965): A translation and commentary on the classic Taoist text.
* The Living Bread (1968): A book about the Eucharist.
* The Secular Journal (1960): A collection of journal entries, poems, and reflections on his life.
* The Collected Poems of Thomas Merton (2002): A complete collection of his poetry.
This is just a small sample of Merton's extensive writings. He was a prolific author and his work has been translated into many languages. His books continue to inspire and challenge readers today.