43 pages 1 hour read

Mircea Eliade, Transl. Willard R. Trask

The Myth of the Eternal Return

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1949

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Mircea Eliade's The Myth of the Eternal Return, translated by Willard R. Trask, is praised for its deep analysis of religious symbolism and historical recurrence, offering insightful perspectives on ancient traditions. However, some readers find the language dense and the argumentation occasionally disjointed, potentially challenging for casual readers.

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Who Should Read The Myth of the Eternal Return?

Readers who enjoy exploring the philosophical aspects of history and religion will be captivated by The Myth of the Eternal Return by Mircea Eliade and translated by Willard R. Trask. This book appeals to those who appreciated The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell and Time and the Other by Johannes Fabian.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Religion / Spirituality
History: World
Themes
Values/Ideas: Fate
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos
Genre
Anthropology
Philosophy
Psychology