Michel de Montaigne, was one of the most significant
philosophers of the French Renaissance. He is known for popularizing the essay
as a literary genre.
Francis Bacon was a rhetorical writer and his essays highlight
his wisdom and incisive mind.
Homer's most important contribution to Greek culture was
to provide a common set of values that enshrined the Greeks' own ideas
about themselves. His poems provided a fixed model of heroism, nobility and the
good life to which all Greeks, especially aristocrats, subscribed.
The subjects of psychology, philosophy, history, sociology,
the impact of the technology, ecology, political philosophy and even a couple
of humorous and satirical jibes on our politics, society and culture completes
the full circle of human life .
The word Odyssey has come to mean a journey of epic
proportions. The word comes from Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, written in the
8th century BC and it is a sequel to Homer's other epic poem, The Iliad, which
describes the last days of the great Trojan War.
The Odyssey is an epic of such depth, detail and
complexity that every reader can find something new in its poetry and every
writer can take inspiration from its story.
Inspiring from it ,Here the author Narendra Murty – with a
deep passion for the study of various religions and philosophies both Eastern and
western to which he has devoured more than three decades of his life has chosen
an apt title to his second book. His earlier book was EATING HIS MONEY- THE
ANTICS OF A METAPHYSICAL CLOWN.
The author urges the readers to stop, lookback, know where
we are going, realise the mistakes, think and look up how people have lived. Recollect
the golden words, and learn from the life experiences of Sages, saints, philosophers,
great minds, stalwarts, and toppers in their chosen fields. This activity may
assist to be concern about the Dependency on technology, making less use of our
brains, not strengthening the memory power and being addicted in numerous ways.
I quote “A
balanced, cultural mind requires both the inputs of quick information retrieval
and deep reading to delve into the world of ideas created by great minds.’’ These
words are sure to guide the younger generation and the book is definite to keep
the readers hooked.
Moreover the
author highlights the Importance of inculcating values in young minds, pros and
cons of the fast paced world, a glance on the futurist world and its effects. A
poetical touch is displayed in the book with a poem WHAT WE ARE in page 113.
The author
has also suggested a list of books for future reading. This will help the reader
to delve deep with the regard to the various topics discussed in the book.
Quotes of T.S. Eliot. Emerson and other eminent
personalities from diverse fields proves authors deep knowledge in Literature as
well as his profound research over the years.
The author has made a striking contribution to the field of Literature
as well as for the next generation and the society at large.
“Writing nonfiction
is more like sculpture, a matter of shaping the research into the finished
thing.” Joan Didion.
The author Narendra Murty displayed his potential excellence
in bringing out the best product of his research in the form of the book- THE
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND.
(Received a copy of the book from Writer's melon in return of an honest review)
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