Baksheesh and Brahman: Indian Journal 1954-1955 - Softcover

Campbell, Moseph

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9780060924775: Baksheesh and Brahman: Indian Journal 1954-1955

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ISBN 10: 0060924772 ISBN 13: 9780060924775

Publisher: Harper San Francisco, 1997

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Revealing the Asia of forty years ago, the personal journal of the renowned mythologist shows his many facets--archaeologist, scholar, ambassador, adventurer, and observer. From the author of The Power of Myth and Acts of God.

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After ten years' intense study of Indian art and philosophy, Joseph Campbell embarked on a long-postponed journey. Searching for the transcendent, he found instead stark realities: growing nationalism, cultural and religious rivalry, poverty, the impact of foreign aid, and a prevalent culture of what he called "baksheesh", or alms. This journal chronicles the disillusionment and revelation that changed the course of his life.

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