Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of My Life is an autobiography written by Rudolf Steiner, a prominent Austrian philosopher, social reformer, and esotericist. The book details Steiner's life from his childhood in the mid-19th century to his death in 1925, chronicling his personal and professional experiences as well as his spiritual beliefs and philosophical ideas.Steiner was born into a family of modest means in the Austrian countryside and showed an early interest in literature and philosophy. He went on to study at the Vienna University of Technology and later became involved in the Theosophical Society, where he developed his own spiritual philosophy known as anthroposophy.Throughout his life, Steiner was a prolific writer and lecturer, and his work had a significant impact on fields such as education, agriculture, and medicine. The Story of My Life provides a detailed account of his many achievements, including the founding of the Waldorf school movement and the development of biodynamic agriculture.In addition to his professional accomplishments, Steiner's autobiography also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family members and his struggles with health issues. The book offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century.1928. This work is Steiner's story of his life from its early roots, with an afterword by Marie Steiner following Steiner's passing. He was known as the founder of the mystical and spiritualistic doctrine of Anthroposophy. Steiner met Annie Besant and became strongly associated with the Theosophical movement, founding several institutions to teach his doctrines, such as the Goetheanum at Dornach.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
