The Strife Of Love In A Dream: Being The Elizabethan Version Of The First Book Of The Hypnerotomachia Of Francesco Colonna (1890)

By Francesco Colonna

Book Overview

The Strife of Love in a Dream is a book that was first published in 1890. It is an Elizabethan version of the first book of the Hypnerotomachia of Francesco Colonna. The Hypnerotomachia is a famous work of Renaissance literature that was first published in 1499. It is a dream allegory that tells the story of a young man's quest for love and knowledge.The Strife of Love in a Dream is a translation of the first book of the Hypnerotomachia into Elizabethan English. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a prologue that sets the stage for the dream that follows. The second part is the dream itself, which is a series of allegorical episodes that explore the themes of love and knowledge. The third part is a conclusion that reflects on the meaning of the dream.The book is written in a poetic style that is typical of Elizabethan literature. It is full of elaborate metaphors and imagery that create a dream-like atmosphere. The themes of love and knowledge are explored in depth, and the book is full of philosophical reflections on these topics.Overall, The Strife of Love in a Dream is a fascinating work of literature that offers a unique glimpse into the world of Renaissance thought and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature or the Renaissance period more broadly.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: 1120931509
• ISBN13: 9781120931504
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"