The Messenger of Beauty: The Life and Letters of Nicholas Roerich

by Nicholas Roerich, Andras Nagy (Compiler)

Overview

This Book is a collection of three works of Nicholas Roerich; lawyer, explorer, spiritual teacher and artist.
This collection is three books in one, including;
1) Heart of Asia
2) Shambhala
3) Realm of Light
4) The Guru Letters: a story of Love and Betrayal by the "corn planter" and his guru during the New Deal.
Part 4 is the editor's introduction to the achievements and life of Nicholas Roerich historical background of the Roerich expedition to Asia during the depression and the following New Deal.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012399007
Publisher:	Ancient Wisdom Publications
Publication date:	03/24/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Nicholas Roerich was a Russian mystic, painter, philosopher, scientist, writer, traveler, and public figure. A prolific artist, he created thousands of paintings (many of them are exhibited in well-known museums of the world) and about 30 literary works. Roerich was an author and initiator of an international pact for the protection of artistic and academic institutions and historical sites (Roerich’s Pact) and a founder of an international movement for the defence of culture. Roerich earned several nominations for the Nobel Prize.

Editorial Reviews

On Shambhala; "I recommend this Nicholas Roerich collection as essential for any metaphysical library. The scope is breathtaking, it is deep, but at the same time wide ranging. It is a true exemplar of the 'Perrenial Philosophy' that is essential to all higher learning."

Jennifer Hoskins