A R Orage

About the Author

A. R. Orage (1873-1934) was a pioneering British literary editor, critic, and esoteric thinker whose multifaceted career bridged the worlds of modernism and spiritual philosophy. Best known for his editorship of the influential magazine The New Age from 1907 to 1922, Orage championed avant-garde writers like Ezra Pound and Katherine Mansfield while exploring socialist and mystical ideas. In the 1920s, he became a devoted disciple of G. I. Gurdjieff, serving as the master's emissary in New York, where he delivered lectures and led study groups on Gurdjieff's teachings. Orage's writings, including transcripts of his talks, offer profound insights into the Fourth Way system, blending psychological depth with practical wisdom. His legacy endures as a bridge between Eastern spirituality and Western intellectualism, inspiring generations of seekers and scholars alike.