Euphorion Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. I By: Vernon Lee (1856-1935)
In "Euphorion: Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. I" by Vernon Lee, readers are treated to a fascinating exploration of the intersection of classical and medieval influences in Renaissance art, literature, and culture. Lee's meticulous research and insightful analysis shed light on the ways in which ancient and medieval traditions informed the artistic and intellectual achievements of the Renaissance period. The book is rich in detail, with Lee delving into specific examples of how Renaissance artists and thinkers drew inspiration from the classical past and the medieval world. Her writing is both scholarly and engaging, making this book accessible to readers with a range of interests and backgrounds. One of the strengths of "Euphorion" is Lee's ability to connect the past with the present, showing how themes and ideas from antiquity and the Middle Ages continue to resonate in modern times. By examining the ways in which the Renaissance reinterpreted and reimagined the past, Lee invites readers to consider the ongoing relevance of these historical periods in our own lives. Overall, "Euphorion" is a thought-provoking and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of history, art, and culture. Lee's deep knowledge and passion for her subject shine through in every page, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Renaissance period. First Page: EUPHORION: BEING STUDIES OF THE ANTIQUE AND THE MEDIÆVAL IN THE RENAISSANCE BY VERNON LEE Author of "Studies of the 18th Century in Italy," "Belcaro" etc. VOL. I. WALTER PATER, IN APPRECIATION OF THAT WHICH, IN EXPOUNDING THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS OF THE PAST, HE HAS ADDED TO THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS OF THE PRESENT. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction The Sacrifice The Italy of the Elizabethan Dramatists The Out Door Poetry Symmetria Prisca INTRODUCTION. Faustus is therefore a parable of the impotent yearnings of the Middle Ages its passionate aspiration, its conscience stricken desire, its fettered curiosity amid the tramping limits of imperfect knowledge and irrational dogmatism. The indestructible beauty of Greek art, whereof Helen was an emblem, became, through the discovery of classic poetry and sculpture, the possession of the modern world. Mediævalism took this Helen to wife, and their offspring, the Euphorion of Goethe's drama, is the spirit of the modern world. J.A. Symonds, "Renaissance In Italy," vol. ii. p. 54. Euphorion is the name given by Goethe to the marvellous child born of the mystic marriage of Faust and Helena. Who Faust is, and who Helena, we all know. Faust, of whom no man can remember the youth or childhood, seems to have come into the world by some evil spell, already old and with the faintness of body and of mind which are the heritage of age; and every additional year of mysterious study and abortive effort has made him more vacillating of step and uncertain of sight, but only more hungry of soul... Continue reading book >>

Euphorion Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. I By: Vernon Lee (1856-1935)

In "Euphorion: Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. I" by Vernon Lee, readers are treated to a fascinating exploration of the intersection of classical and medieval influences in Renaissance art, literature, and culture. Lee's meticulous research and insightful analysis shed light on the ways in which ancient and medieval traditions informed the artistic and intellectual achievements of the Renaissance period.

The book is rich in detail, with Lee delving into specific examples of how Renaissance artists and thinkers drew inspiration from the classical past and the medieval world. Her writing is both scholarly and engaging, making this book accessible to readers with a range of interests and backgrounds.

One of the strengths of "Euphorion" is Lee's ability to connect the past with the present, showing how themes and ideas from antiquity and the Middle Ages continue to resonate in modern times. By examining the ways in which the Renaissance reinterpreted and reimagined the past, Lee invites readers to consider the ongoing relevance of these historical periods in our own lives.

Overall, "Euphorion" is a thought-provoking and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of history, art, and culture. Lee's deep knowledge and passion for her subject shine through in every page, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Renaissance period.

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EUPHORION:

BEING STUDIES OF THE ANTIQUE AND THE MEDIÆVAL IN THE RENAISSANCE

VERNON LEE

Author of "Studies of the 18th Century in Italy," "Belcaro" etc.

VOL. I.

WALTER PATER, IN APPRECIATION OF THAT WHICH, IN EXPOUNDING THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS OF THE PAST, HE HAS ADDED TO THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS OF THE PRESENT.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Introduction The Sacrifice The Italy of the Elizabethan Dramatists The Out Door Poetry Symmetria Prisca

INTRODUCTION.

Faustus is therefore a parable of the impotent yearnings of the Middle Ages its passionate aspiration, its conscience stricken desire, its fettered curiosity amid the tramping limits of imperfect knowledge and irrational dogmatism. The indestructible beauty of Greek art, whereof Helen was an emblem, became, through the discovery of classic poetry and sculpture, the possession of the modern world. Mediævalism took this Helen to wife, and their offspring, the Euphorion of Goethe's drama, is the spirit of the modern world. J.A. Symonds, "Renaissance In Italy," vol. ii. p. 54.

Euphorion is the name given by Goethe to the marvellous child born of the mystic marriage of Faust and Helena. Who Faust is, and who Helena, we all know. Faust, of whom no man can remember the youth or childhood, seems to have come into the world by some evil spell, already old and with the faintness of body and of mind which are the heritage of age; and every additional year of mysterious study and abortive effort has made him more vacillating of step and uncertain of sight, but only more hungry of soul... Continue reading book >>

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