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Title:
Euphorion - Vol. I
Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance
Note: Reading ease score: 33.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- The sacrifice -- The Italy of the Elizabethan dramatists -- The out-door poetry -- Symmetria prisca.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Euphorion: Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediæval in the Renaissance" by Vernon Lee is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex interplay between the Medieval and Classical influences during the Renaissance, using the allegory of Faustus and Helena to symbolize the cultural lineage of that era. Through this lens, Lee aims to delve into the evolving nature of cultural knowledge and moral understanding, particularly in the context of Renaissance Italy. The opening of the book sets the stage for a profound examination of the Renaissance as a pivotal moment in the history of human thought and artistic expression. Lee introduces the characters of Faustus, representing the Middle Ages, and Helena, embodying Antiquity, discussing their symbolic child, Euphorion, which he identifies as the Renaissance itself. This section contemplates the contradictions inherent in the Renaissance—its remarkable advancements juxtaposed against moral degradation—framing this cultural period as a phase of both enlightenment and chaos. The analytical tone invites readers to consider not only the historical context of the Renaissance but also its lasting implications on modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lee, Vernon, 1856-1935
EBook No.: 31303
Published: Feb 17, 2010
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Renaissance -- Italy
Subject: Love
Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
Subject: Boiardo, Matteo Maria, 1440 or 1441-1494
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- History and criticism
LoCC: History: History of civilization
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Euphorion - Vol. I
Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance
Note: Reading ease score: 33.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: Introduction -- The sacrifice -- The Italy of the Elizabethan dramatists -- The out-door poetry -- Symmetria prisca.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary: "Euphorion: Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediæval in the Renaissance" by Vernon Lee is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex interplay between the Medieval and Classical influences during the Renaissance, using the allegory of Faustus and Helena to symbolize the cultural lineage of that era. Through this lens, Lee aims to delve into the evolving nature of cultural knowledge and moral understanding, particularly in the context of Renaissance Italy. The opening of the book sets the stage for a profound examination of the Renaissance as a pivotal moment in the history of human thought and artistic expression. Lee introduces the characters of Faustus, representing the Middle Ages, and Helena, embodying Antiquity, discussing their symbolic child, Euphorion, which he identifies as the Renaissance itself. This section contemplates the contradictions inherent in the Renaissance—its remarkable advancements juxtaposed against moral degradation—framing this cultural period as a phase of both enlightenment and chaos. The analytical tone invites readers to consider not only the historical context of the Renaissance but also its lasting implications on modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lee, Vernon, 1856-1935
EBook No.: 31303
Published: Feb 17, 2010
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval
Subject: Renaissance -- Italy
Subject: Love
Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
Subject: Boiardo, Matteo Maria, 1440 or 1441-1494
Subject: Epic poetry, Italian -- History and criticism
LoCC: History: History of civilization
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.