U znaku Jednoga: Ogledi i prikazi o romanu, perenijalnoj misli i duhovnom itinerariju
The book by Jagor Bučan, a Croatian academic painter, is a collection of essays that explores the relationship between literature, philosophy, and spirituality, focusing on the novel as a medium of perennial thought and spiritual development.
Known for his interdisciplinary approach, Bučan connects art, literature, and spiritual traditions, contemplating universal truths through the prism of Western and Eastern philosophy. The collection includes essays on the works of classical and modern authors, such as Dostoevsky, Camus, and Croatian writers, analyzing how novels reveal eternal themes: the meaning of life, morality, transcendence, and human destiny. Bučan uses perennial philosophy, which seeks common truth in all spiritual traditions, to interpret literary narratives as spiritual itineraries. He particularly emphasizes the role of art in discovering "The One" - the universal principle that connects the individual with the divine.
The book is divided into thematic sections, including reflections on the novel as an art form, the spiritual journeys of the characters, and the influence of perennial thought on literature. Bučan's style is erudite yet accessible, appealing to readers interested in philosophy and literature. The work has been praised for its depth and originality, although sometimes considered academically dense.
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