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The Forge and the Crucible 
Summary
The Forge and the Crucible (French: Forgerons et alchimistes) is a 1956 book by the Romanian historian of religion Mircea Eliade. It traces historical rites and symbols associated with mines, smiths and other metal workers. An English translation by Stephen Corrin was published in 1962.[1]
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| Author | Mircea Eliade |
|---|---|
| Original title | Forgerons et alchimistes |
| Translator | Stephen Corrin |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Publisher | Flammarion |
Publication date | 1956 |
Published in English | 1962 |
| Pages | 209 |
Reception edit
Kirkus Reviews wrote in 1962: "This book, translated from the French, is well documented. Any serious student of man will be well rewarded for the effort expended, and demanded, by this solid exposition of an unusual subject."[2]
References edit
- ^ The Forge and the Crucible. OCLC 752675854. Retrieved 2016-05-28 – via WorldCat.
- ^ "The Forge and the Crucible". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
External links edit
- French publicity page (in French)
- American publicity page