
The Play of Masks
A New Translation with Selected Letters
Frithjof Schuon(Author)
Harry Oldmeadow(Editor)
World Wisdom Books (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-1-936597-76-5 (ISBN)
Description
This late work of Frithjof Schuon represents a general survey of his metaphysical perspective, which is that of the Sophia perennis, or "perennial wisdom" at the heart of the world's religions. This new edition features a fully revised translation from the French original as well as over 50 pages of new material, including previously unpublished selections from the author's letters and other private writings.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-936597-76-5 (9781936597765)
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The Play of Masks
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Simon + Schuster LLC
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Persons
Frithjof Schuon (1907-1998) is best known as the foremost spokesman of the Perennial Philosophy. A gifted artist and poet as well as the author of over twenty books on religion, metaphysics, sacred art, and the spiritual path, Schuon’s books have been translated into over a dozen languages and are respected by academic and religious authorities alike.
Harry Oldmeadow was Coordinator of Philosophy and Religious Studies at La Trobe University Bendigo, Australia, until his recent retirement. He is a well-respected authority on the Perennialist school of comparative religion and the author of Frithjof Schuon and the Perennial Philosophy. He lives in Bendigo, Australia.
Harry Oldmeadow was Coordinator of Philosophy and Religious Studies at La Trobe University Bendigo, Australia, until his recent retirement. He is a well-respected authority on the Perennialist school of comparative religion and the author of Frithjof Schuon and the Perennial Philosophy. He lives in Bendigo, Australia.