1929 First Edition Adi Shankara / Antonios Pissanos – Rare Greek Philosophy & Memory Book

Description

Rare first edition of Η Μνήμη σε δώδεκα μαθήματα (Memory in Twelve Lessons), published in Piraeus in 1929 by E. N. Proukakis. This scarce Greek-language work presents the teachings attributed to the Indian philosopher Adi Shankara, adapted into a practical guide by Antonios Pissanos.

The book is structured as twelve lessons focused on developing, strengthening, and refining memory, combining philosophical insight with practical mental training. Rooted in the principles of Advaita Vedanta, Shankara’s thought emphasizes the unity of consciousness and the disciplined cultivation of the mind—here presented in an accessible, applied format.

Antonios Pissanos (1893–1975), a pioneer of parapsychological studies in Greece, bridges Eastern philosophy with early 20th-century scientific and experimental approaches to the mind. His work reflects a unique intellectual moment in which hypnotism, mesmerism, and psychic research intersected with classical philosophical traditions.

This edition represents an early and rare example of the transmission of Indian philosophical thought into modern Greek intellectual culture, with a particular emphasis on memory training and cognitive discipline.

Book Details
• Author: Adi Shankara
• Adaptation: Antonios Pissanos
• Title: Η Μνήμη σε δώδεκα μαθήματα
• Publisher: E. N. Proukakis, Piraeus
• Year: 1929
• Edition: First Edition
• Language: Greek
• Pages: 77
• Dimensions: 22 cm × 15 cm
• Binding: Original softcover

Condition
Very good condition for its age. Clean interior and solid binding, with light, age-related wear. Please refer to photos for full details.