Product Description

This Two Rivers Press Edition first published in 1993 is an unaltered exact republication of the work as it was originally prepared for publication by G. Gurdjieff, published by Harcourt, Brace and Company in 1950. Hardbound

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2580251 in Books
• Published on: 1993-08
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover

Customer Reviews

Why I had to find this book on my own is a mystery!
The book commands your attention and mental energy every time you pick it up. The tales are so concisely creative, and are told in such a logical sequence, and in such rich language that I could not overcome the feeling of being a student sitting humbly at the feet of a High Quality Human Being. I recommend this book with all of my essence to all who want to attain to as Mr. Gurdjieff calls, "Objective Reason."

A new conception of God
Gurdjieff (1866?-1949) was an eminently practical philosopher. After a traumatic car accident in 1924 from which he miraculously survived, Gurdjieff decided to transmit all of his lifelong learning into book form, and embarked upon an intensive writing effort that resulted in Beelzebub's Tales to this Grandson.

Gurdjieff advises us to read Beelzebub's Tales to his Grandson thrice, with the open heart of a child listening to a fairy tale. This is not an easy task, for one is dealing here with an account of God, World and Man intentionally composed to provide a self-transforming shock. However, any sincere effort to 'fathom the gist' of this work will provide unexpected benefits. The ultimate impression one recieves is of unsurpassed compassion for the human condition and a heartfelt call to awaken a dormant conscience.

The manuscript was edited into readable English by A R Orage from the literal translation done from Gurdjieff's original Russian by Thomas and Olga de Hartmann. The result was then read to Gurdjieff who consequently revised the text, which was again refined by Orage. This arduous cycle was repeated for the full seven years (1924-31) that Gurdjieff worked on Beelzebub's Tales.

This Two Rivers Press edition is a fascimile of the original 1950 edition whose publication was directly supervised by Gurdjieff.

I wish you good hunting in your quest for the Hidden Learning.

This Is It!!!
This is the original version of Beelzebub you have been looking for. It is a very diffcult read with pages upon pages of foreign works, but well worth the effort! In this book, we find Beelzebub relating the history of the universe, our planet imparticular, to his grandson. These tales are a delight to read, albeit difficult at times. I can honestly say that this is the most enlighteningbook I have ever read. It offers an excellent model of social, religious, and political history and hope for the future.