The book was published in multiple languages including romanian, consists of 200 pages and is available in paperback format. Eliade did spend time in the company of the then sixteen and already famous maitreyi devi. Detailing a fascinating, hitherto unknown period in the life of one of the twentieth centurys preeminent intellectuals, the portugal journal was written by mircea eliade from 19411945, when he served as a diplomat in lisbon. In this landmark book the renowned scholar of religion mircea eliade lays the groundwork for a western understanding of yoga, exploring how its guiding principle, that of freedom, involves. Diary of a shortsighted adolescent, gaudeamus mircea eliade was born in 1907 in bucharest, the son of an army officer. Eliade, mircea article about eliade, mircea by the free. In july 2016, istros books published diary of a shortsighted adolescent, written by mircea eliade and translated by christopher moncrieff. Mircea eliade definition of mircea eliade by the free. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Buy bengal nights book online at low prices in india bengal. Mircea eliade le chamanisme et les techniques archaiques. See all books authored by mircea eliade, including the sacred and the profane.
His works include patterns of comparative religion. Inginerul hindus narendra sen il invita pe allan sa locuiasca in casa lui, in timpul. In fulfillment of a promise eliade made to maitreyi that his novel would not be published in english during their lifetimes, an english translation, of mayitreyi, bengal nights did not appear until 1993. After reading the summary on goodreads, i was quite. He was a leading interpreter of religious experience, who established paradigms in religious studies that persist to this day. After reading the summary on goodreads, i was quite intrigued, but what drove me nuts was the fact that this book was not available anywhere. The main characters of this european literature, romanian literature story are allan, maitreyi devi. Originally published in romanian in 1933, this semiautobiographical novel by the world renowned scholar mircea. Eliade was an intensely prolific author of fiction and nonfiction alike, publishing over 1,300 pieces over 60 years. Mircea eliade was born in 1907 in bucharest, the son of an army officer. Embed for hosted blogs and item download options download 1 file.
Mircea eliade synonyms, mircea eliade pronunciation, mircea eliade translation, english dictionary definition of mircea eliade. Detailing a fascinating, hitherto unknown period in the life of. Feb 01, 2012 detailing a fascinating, hitherto unknown period in the life of one of the twentieth century s preeminent intellectuals, the portugal journal was written by mircea eliade from 1941 1945, when he served as a diplomat in lisbon. February 24 1907 april 22, 1986 was a romanian historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, and professor at the university of chicago. Eliade synonyms, eliade pronunciation, eliade translation, english dictionary definition of eliade. The present volume comes out as a result of an international. Mircea eliade books list of books by author mircea eliade. Despite a childhood interest in entomology and botany which doubtless first attracted his attention to goethe, a lifelong role model and inspiration, he developed an interest in world literature and was led from there to philology, philosophy, and comparative religion. The reallife maitreyi learns about the book years later, and learns about what the book tells even later than that. A twentysomething romanian student with fascist associations who happens to be quite fluent in french and has a bit of english arrives. He lived in india from 19281932, after which he obtained a doctorate in philosophy with a thesis on yoga, and taught at the university of bucharest for seven years.
Free download or read online maitreyi pdf epub book. Pdf maitreyi book by mircea eliade free download 200 pages. Detailing a fascinating, hitherto unknown period in the life of one of the twentieth century s preeminent intellectuals, the portugal journal was written by mircea eliade from. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1933, and was written by mircea eliade. Maitreyi is a memoir about the love between mircea eliade and an indian girl named, well, maitreyi. Which authors offer good criticism to mircea eliade. She was the daughter of philosopher surendranath dasgupta and protegee of poet rabindranath tagore. In fulfillment of a promise eliade made to maitreyi that his novel would not be published in english during their lifetimes, an english translation, of mayitreyi, bengal nights did not appear until. Originally published in romanian in 1933, this semiautobiographical novel. February 24 1907 april 22, 1986 was a romanian historian of religion, fiction writer, philosopher, and professor at the university of. Feb 14, 2014 the diary of mircea eliade, the seminal thinker on religion, during the period he served as a diplomat in portugal. Aug 12, 2015 in 1930, mircea eliade, romanian, fascist sympathizer, student of religions, and future professor at the university of chicago, did, in fact, move into his professors house in calcutta. Mixcloud requires html5 audio with mp3 and mp4 support. In 1994, the university of chicago press published the two works in english as companion volumes.
In this landmark book the renowned scholar of religion mircea eliade lays the groundwork for a western understanding of yoga, exploring how its guiding principle, that of freedom, involves remaining in the world without letting oneself be exhausted by such conditionings as time and history. Mircea eliade 19071986 romanianborn historian of religion, fiction writer, and one of the preeminent interpreters of world religion in this century. Passing over the rational and speculative side of religion, he concentrated chiefly on its irrational aspect. In part a counter to eliades fantasies, the book is also a moving account of a first love fraught.
For otto had read luther and had understood what the living god meant to a believer. The diary of mircea eliade, the seminal thinker on religion, during the period he served as a diplomat in portugal. Mirela gorea maitreyi, adrian pintea allan, constantin codrescu ing. He lived in india from 19281932, after which he obtained a doctorate in philosophy with a thesis on yoga, and taught. List of books and articles about mircea eliade online. Maitreyi devi or maitreyi devi 1 september 1914 4 february 1990 was a bengali born indian poet and novelist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Archaic techniques of ecstasy bollingen, and more on. Set in 1930s calcutta, this is a roman a clef of remarkable intimacy. Maitreyi mircea eliade audiobook kocsis robert martie 20, 20. Although he is named alain in the book, the story is real and eliade copies from his own journals.
Precocious, a poet, a philosophers daughter, maitreyi devi was sixteen years old in 1930 when mircea eliade came to calcutta to. Originally published in romanian in 1933, this semiautobiographical novel by the world renowned scholar mircea eliade details the passionate awakenings of alain, an ambitious young french engineer flush with colonial pride and prejudice and full of a european fascination with the mysterious subcontinent. A highly original and scholarly work on spirituality by noted historian mircea eliade in the sacred and the profane, mircea eliade observes that while contemporary people believe their world is. Although he is named alain in the book, the story is real and. Mircea eliade maitreyi roman al experientei roman exotic.
He studied indian philosophy and sanskrit at the univ. Mircea eliade has 281 books on goodreads with 157350 ratings. Eliade definition of eliade by the free dictionary. Over forty years passed before the real maitreyi devi read eliades erotically charged novel and wrote. A highly original and scholarly work on spirituality by noted historian mircea eliade in the sacred and the profane, mircea eliade observes that while contemporary people believe their world is entirely profane, or secular, they still at times find themselves connected unconsciously to the memory of something sacred.
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