Religion & Spirituality· India
The elementary forms of the new religious life
by Roy WallisAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1984English
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Few works of religion & spirituality have earned the sustained critical attention that The elementary forms of the new religious life (1984) by Roy Wallis continues to receive. The elementary forms of the new religious life (1984) by Roy Wallis is a thoughtful and illuminating work on faith, meaning, and the spiritual dimensions of human life.
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Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.
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The elementary forms of the new religious life by Roy Wallis sits within the tradition of religion & spirituality that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1984 in India, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
The appeal of The elementary forms of the new religious life lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
Within India's literary landscape, Roy Wallis occupies a significant position. The elementary forms of the new religious life is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
198430
Roy Wallis is a India author whose work in religion & spirituality has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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