num_pages: 352
description: "Here finally are Eliade's memoirs of the first thirty years of his life in Mac Linscott Rickett's crisp and lucid English translation. They present a fascinating account of the early development of a Renaissance talent, expressed in everything from daily and periodical journalism, realistic and fantastic fiction, and general nonfiction works to distinguished contributions to the history of religions. Autobiography follows an apparently amazingly candid report of this remarkable man's progression from a mischievous street urchin and literary prodigy, through his various love affairs, a decisive and traumatic Indian sojourn, and active, brilliant participation in pre-World War II Romanian cultural life."—Seymour Cain, Religious Studies Review
language: English
title: Autobiography Vol. 1: Journey East, Journey West, 1907-1937
titlecomplete: Autobiography Vol. 1: Journey East, Journey West, 1907-1937
genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Philosophy, History, Biography
ratings_count: 98
publisher: HarperSanFrancisco