Autobiography, Volume 1: 1907-1937, Journey East, Journey West

Autobiography, Volume 1: 1907-1937, Journey East, Journey West by Eliade, Mircea. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780226204079.

"Here finally are Eliades memoirs of the first thirty years of his life in Mac Linscott Ricketts 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 mans 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