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100 1 _aLee, Vernon,
_d1856-1935
245 1 0 _aEuphorion - Vol. I :
_bBeing Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-17
505 0 _aIntroduction -- The sacrifice -- The Italy of the Elizabethan dramatists -- The out-door poetry -- Symmetria prisca.
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCivilization, Medieval
653 _aRenaissance -- Italy
653 _aLove
653 _aEnglish drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
653 _aBoiardo, Matteo Maria, 1440 or 1441-1494
653 _aEpic poetry, Italian -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31303
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