Book Review of Earth Air Fire and Water in Time Magazine, December 4, 1962: Anyone who dares to delve into the condition of 20th century American life is most probably doing it to earn a doctorate. Not so author Alexander Eliot, 43, an out-of-place, out-of-sorts, self-styled recluse who, on the pine-clad slopes of Mount Pentelikon, [...]
Three Hundred Years of American Painting (New York: Time, Inc., 1957) “American art matters,” declared Eliot in his pitch to write the definitive history of American painting. His compelling anecdotes about the artists, as well as over 1,000 superb color plates, proves that it does. In 1962 John F. Kennedy selected Eliot’s extraordinary and complete [...]
Most famous for his books on myths: The Universal Myths: Heroes, Gods, Tricksters, and Others (New American Library, 1990) Introduced by Joseph Campbell, Mircea Eliade The Timeless Myths: How Ancient Legends Influence the Modern World, New York: Truman Talley Books/Meridian, 1997 The Global Myths: Exploring Primitive, Pagan, Sacred, and Scientific Mythologies (New York: Continuum, 1993) [...]
“Life is a fatal adventure. It can only have one end. So why not make it as far-ranging and free as possible?” Alexander Eliot Born April 28, 1919, in Northampton, Massachusetts, Alexander Eliot has published eighteen books – including books on art, mythology, history, and novels. He is also the author of hundreds of published [...]
What Does It Mean to Be Human? By Frederick Franck In an inspirational act of faith and hope, nearly one hundred contributors–social activists, thinkers, artists and spiritual leaders–reflect with poignant candor on our shared human condition and attempt to define a core set of human values in our rapidly changing socity. Contributors include: The Dalai [...]
Most famous for his books on myths: The Universal Myths: Heroes, Gods, Tricksters, and Others (New American Library, 1990) Introduced by Joseph Campbell, Mircea Eliade The Timeless Myths: How Ancient Legends Influence the Modern World, New York: Truman Talley Books/Meridian, 1997 The Global Myths: Exploring Primitive, Pagan, Sacred, and Scientific Mythologies (New York: Continuum, 1993) [...]
