The Pagan Dream of the Renaissance
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The Pagan Dream of the Renaissance

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This book recounts the almost untold story of how the rediscovery of the pagan, mythological imagination during the Renaissance brought a profound transformation to European culture.
Paperback, 292 pages
Published March 1st 2005 by Weiser Books (first published 2002)
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Lissa Notreallywolf
Nov 17, 2012 Lissa Notreallywolf rated it 4 of 5 stars
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Initially I chose this book as an aid to understanding DP Walkers Spiritual and Demonic Magic. It has lived up to that purpose. I was fascinated by exploring the private sanctuaries built into wealthy homes, shrines to the imagination. Just as the author has separated the texts out of his historical overview, these rooms were more about artefacts than books, designed to aid their owners in introspection and character development.
There is an interesting chapter on the birth of opera, an out grow...more
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May 08, 2010 Samten De added it
A lavish and sober overview for those who might wish to plunger into deeper waters.
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Colin
Feb 26, 2008 Colin rated it 5 of 5 stars
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Brilliantly argued, beautifully illustrated - I love this book. Almost as hypnotic as Godwin's edition of Hypnerotomachia Poliphili . . .
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