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# bio (long form, separated for readability)
bio: |
  René Guénon was born in Blois in 1886 and initiated into Islamic esotericism at 24 in 1910. Writing in French, he devoted his career to translating Eastern metaphysical doctrines—what he called traditions of "universal character"—for Western readers, insisting on strict fidelity to their spirit. His work spanned esotericism, sacred science, symbolism, and initiation; he also published in Arabic for Al Marifah. In his forties he left Europe for Egypt, adopted the name Abdalwahid Yahia, and lived in Cairo until his death in 1951. His books have since appeared in more than twenty languages.