• Shweta Sharma

This paper explores the thematic alteration from the journey of materialism to spiritualism in the life of Elizabeth Gilbert. It focuses on the writer’s personal growth and how she recovers through travel after suffering a terrible life breakdown. The paper highlights Gilbert's extensive journey through three countries: Italy, India, and Indonesia. Each country represents a stage in her transformation. Initially, Gilbert's journey begins with her first materialistic delight in Italy and progresses into a deep investigation of spirituality self- realization in India and Indonesia. She traveled in search of pleasure, peace, and harmony in her heart. She visits India to seek God and discover her hidden talents, ultimately overcoming personal crises and loneliness. This paper analyses Gilbert’s journey through the theory of cultural materialism, it reflects an alteration from the pursuit of material wealth and societal status to a deeper exploration of spiritual and emotional well-being. It focuses on the shift from valuing material possessions and external achievements to prioritizing inner peace and spiritual development. This paper underscores the potential of an individual’s rebirth by abandoning materialism excess in favor of spiritual enlightenment.

Materialism, Spiritualism, Novels, Happiness, Freedom, Inner Peace, Eat, Pray, Love, Identity, Elizabeth Gilbert.

"Materialism to Spiritualism in Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, and Love", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.e259-e265, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406435.pdf

"Materialism to Spiritualism in Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, and Love", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppe259-e265, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406435.pdf