Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson: Vol. I, II, III: (Complete in Three Volumes)
by Gurdjieff, G. I
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E-136: E. P. Dutton & Co. , Inc.. Very Good. 1973. Reprint. Paperback. Mass Market PB. 12mo. E. P. Dutton & Co. , Inc. .1973. 3 Volumes. Volume 1: 410 pgs, Volume II: 402 pgs, Volume III: 428 pgs. Wrappers very lightly worn. Binding tight and solid. Book is free of ownership marks. Text is clean and free of marks. With Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, G. I. Gurdjieff intended to "destroy, mercilessly . . . The beliefs and views about everything existing in the world." This novel beautifully brings to life the visions of humanity for which Gurdjieff has become esteemed. Beelzebub, a man of worldly (and other-worldly) wisdom, shares with his grandson the anecdotes, personal philosophies, and lessons learned from his own life. The reader is given a detailed discussion of all matters physical, natural, and spiritual, from the creation of the cosmos to man's teleological purpose in the universe. E-136; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 1240 pages .
Synopsis
G. I. Gurdjieff was born in 1887 in Alexandropol. After studying with spiritual masters in the Near East and Asia, he founded the Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man in France.
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- Last Exit Books (US)
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- Title
- Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson: Vol. I, II, III: (Complete in Three Volumes)
- Author
- Gurdjieff, G. I
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- E. P. Dutton & Co. , Inc.
- Place of Publication
- E-136
- Date Published
- 1973
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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