“The Harmonious Circle: The Lives and Work of G. I. Gurdjieff, P. D. Ouspensky, and Their Followers”, by James Webb, Putnam, 1980 First Edition.
ISBN is 9780399114656, Hardcover, 9x6x2″, 608pp.

GOOD condition- The covers are worn (see photo).  The binding is tight, and pages are clean with no markings noticed other than a tiny name-stamp of PO. There is foxing on page edges, and inside covers from age. This is a heavy book, weighing over 2lbs.

“The Harmonious Circle: The Lives and Work of G. I. Gurdjieff, P. D. Ouspensky, and Their Followers” is a compelling work authored by James Webb. It was published by Putnam in 1980. Webb’s book offers an illuminating study of the lives and teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff and P.D. Ouspensky.  Arguably, two of the most influential spiritual thinkers of the 20th century:

Gurdjieff, a Greek-Armenian spiritual teacher, and Ouspensky, a Russian esotericist, are well known for their development of the Fourth Way. This is a path of spiritual development that emphasizes the simultaneous growth of mind, body, and spirit.

“The Harmonious Circle” chronicles their teachings, practices, and the impact they had on their students and followers. Webb explores the practices they developed, and their distinctive views on consciousness and human potential. He also addresses the controversies and misunderstandings that surrounded them.

The book also illuminates the personalities and experiences of their many followers.  Thereby providing a broader context for understanding the complex dynamics their spiritual community.

“The Harmonious Circle” is considered a landmark text for its in-depth exploration of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky’s teachings and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of modern spiritual movements.