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What is Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson about?

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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 Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson--the first single-volume paperback to appear in English--restores the original, authoritative translation.

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson?

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Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Spirituality and religious experience > Mysticism

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525052227

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Is Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Compass

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson?

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G. I. Gurdjieff

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Who is the Publisher of the book Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson?

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Penguin Publishing Group

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525052227) and hardcover(ISBN 9780525248477) and hardcover(ISBN 9781585424573) and hardcover(ISBN 9780670841257) and paperback(ISBN 9780140194739) and paperback(ISBN 9780525473480) and ebook(ISBN 9781101153437)

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