'Eliade writes of the shamans with [a] masterly combination of sympathy and detachment.' - New York Times Book Review
"Harper Torchbooks paperback edition published under the title Cosmos and history, New York, 1959"--Copyright page.
Shows that myth and symbol constitute a mode of thought that not only came before that of discursive and logical reasoning, but is an essential function... Læs mere
Bucharest, 1938: while Hitler gains power in Germany, the Romanian police start arresting students they suspect of belonging to the Iron Guard. Meanwhile, a man who has spent his life... Læs mere
In volume 2 of this monumental work, Mircea Eliade continues his magisterial progress through the history of religous ideas. The religions of ancient China, Brahmanism and... Læs mere
"No one has done so much as Mr. Eliade to inform literature students in the West about 'primitive' and Oriental religions...Everyone who cares about the human adventure will find new information and new angles of vision."--Martin E. Marty, "New York Times Book Review"
Translation of Forgerons et alchimistes.
A seminal novel by one of Romania's most respected writers and intellectuals An early exploration of adolescence, first love and burning ambition.
In volume 2 of this monumental work, Mircea Eliade continues his magisterial progress through the history of religous ideas. The religions of ancient China, Brahmanism and... Læs mere