Beelzebub'S Tales To His Grandson Av G. Gurdjieff

<b>A landmark exploration of the human condition with the goal of bringing self-awareness in one''s daily life</b><br><br>With <b>Beelzebub''s Tales to His Grandson</b>, <b>G. I. Gurdjieff</b> 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. This edition of <b>Beelzebub''s Tales to His Grandson</b>--the first single-volume paperback to appear in English--restores the original, authoritative translation.