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Title: Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame

Alternate Title: Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Love in a Dreame

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Louise Hope, Robert Cicconetti and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame" by Francesco Colonna is a romantic allegorical novel written in the late 15th century. The book follows the dreamlike journey of Poliphilus as he navigates a fantastical landscape while exploring themes of love, desire, and the nature of reality. As he encounters various mythical figures, he grapples with his longing for Polia, symbolizing his unattainable ideal of love. The opening of the novel introduces us to Poliphilus, who begins his narrative in a tranquil desert setting, where he reflects on the nature of love and loss. After a night of troubled thoughts, he dreams of wandering through a beautiful yet bewildering landscape filled with symbolic imagery. As he traverses this dream world, he faces various challenges and encounters enchanting sights, including a dark wood that symbolizes confusion, ultimately leading him to a region characterized by stunning architecture and rich flora. Throughout this journey, Poliphilus's yearning for his beloved Polia drives his actions, emphasizing the profound connection between love and the experiences of the human soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Colonna, Francesco, -1527

Translator: Dallington, Robert, 1561-1637

EBook No.: 18459

Published: May 27, 2006

Downloads: 639

Language: English

Subject: Dreams -- Fiction

Subject: Romances

Subject: Italian fiction -- 15th century -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame

Alternate Title: Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Love in a Dreame

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Louise Hope, Robert Cicconetti and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame" by Francesco Colonna is a romantic allegorical novel written in the late 15th century. The book follows the dreamlike journey of Poliphilus as he navigates a fantastical landscape while exploring themes of love, desire, and the nature of reality. As he encounters various mythical figures, he grapples with his longing for Polia, symbolizing his unattainable ideal of love. The opening of the novel introduces us to Poliphilus, who begins his narrative in a tranquil desert setting, where he reflects on the nature of love and loss. After a night of troubled thoughts, he dreams of wandering through a beautiful yet bewildering landscape filled with symbolic imagery. As he traverses this dream world, he faces various challenges and encounters enchanting sights, including a dark wood that symbolizes confusion, ultimately leading him to a region characterized by stunning architecture and rich flora. Throughout this journey, Poliphilus's yearning for his beloved Polia drives his actions, emphasizing the profound connection between love and the experiences of the human soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Colonna, Francesco, -1527

Translator: Dallington, Robert, 1561-1637

EBook No.: 18459

Published: May 27, 2006

Downloads: 639

Language: English

Subject: Dreams -- Fiction

Subject: Romances

Subject: Italian fiction -- 15th century -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.