Biographical Life Of Edward Kelly

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

The Biographical Life of Edward Kelly is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that tells the story of the life of a 16th century English alchemist, known for his association with the occultist John Dee. The book delves into Kelly's early life, his education, and his eventual involvement with Dee, who claimed to communicate with angels. The author explores the relationship between Kelly and Dee, their travels across Europe, and their attempts to create the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary substance believed to have the power to transmute base metals into gold. The book also covers Kelly's eventual downfall, his imprisonment, and his mysterious death. Waite provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Kelly's life, drawing on historical records and contemporary accounts. The Biographical Life of Edward Kelly is an intriguing and informative read for anyone interested in the history of alchemy, occultism, and Renaissance-era England.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Alchemical Writings of Edward Kelly, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591662.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141799357X
• ISBN13: 9781417993574
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"