About the author
G. I. Gurdjieff was a spiritual teacher and mystic, born in the Caucasus region in the nineteenth century, best known for developing the teaching known as the Fourth Way, which combined self-observation, movement work and esoteric ideas drawn from his travels through Central Asia and the Middle East. His major work, Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, is an allegorical critique of human self-awareness told through a demon explaining humanity to his grandson. Gurdjieff's Early Talks 1914-1931 collects recorded and reconstructed transcriptions of his teaching sessions in cities including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Paris and New York, documenting how his ideas were transmitted directly to students before being formalised in print. His influence extended through students such as P. D. Ouspensky and later Fourth Way teachers, and his writing remains a reference point in Western esoteric and self-development literature.
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“This collection is a vital archival treasure for serious students of esoteric history, offering a candid look at Gurdjieff’s early pedagogy. However, it does not suit readers expecting a structured, self-help manual or a neatly…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Gurdjieff's Early Talks 1914-1931: In Moscow, St. Petersburg, Essentuki, Tiflis, Constantinople, Berlin, Paris, London, Fontainebleau, New York, and C
“Gurdjieff’s monolithic text demands patience and an open mind, serving as a rigorous intellectual and spiritual exercise rather than casual entertainment. While its tapestry of anecdotes offers immense value for those ready to…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson: All and Everything, First Series (Revised)
