A landmark exploration of the human condition with the goal of bringing self-awareness in one's daily life
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. This edition of
—the first single-volume paperback to appear in English—restores the original, authoritative translation.