""Visions of a Night: Or Gallery of Letters"" is a book written by Peter Lely and published in 1848. The book is a collection of letters that explore the themes of love, passion, and desire. The letters are written in a poetic and romantic style, and are accompanied by illustrations created by Lely himself.The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different aspect of love. The first section explores the idea of love as a dream-like state, where the lover is consumed by passion and desire. The second section delves into the darker side of love, where jealousy and betrayal can lead to heartbreak and despair. The final section explores the idea of love as a transformative force, where the lover is changed by the experience of loving and being loved.Throughout the book, Lely uses vivid and evocative language to create a sense of intimacy and intensity. His illustrations, which are inspired by the art of the Renaissance, add to the romantic and dream-like atmosphere of the book.Overall, ""Visions of a Night: Or Gallery of Letters"" is a beautiful and timeless exploration of the complexities of love and desire, written in a style that is both poetic and passionate.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.
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