Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame

Francesco Colonna

Sinopse

Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame is a richly woven tapestry of allegory, dream narrative, and classical myth, representative of the late Renaissance's literary exuberance. Written in 1499, Francesco Colonna's unique text employs a dream frame to explore the philosophical and erotic struggles between love, knowledge, and the transience of beauty. Its intricate structure combines prose and verse, incorporating a variety of languages and cultural references that reflect the intellectual currents of the period, including Platonic ideals and Neoplatonism, ultimately culminating in a celebration of humanist thought. Colonna, likely a Dominican friar and scholar, infuses his own intellectual curiosity and experiences into the work. Though little is definitively known about his life, his engagement with contemporary art, literature, and philosophy—as well as his possible experiences in the vibrant cultural milieu of Venice—shaped his exploration of the dream state's potential for understanding love and existence. The interplay between ambiguity and enlightenment in Hypnerotomachia mirrors the society of his time, grappling with the tension between faith and reason. This exquisite volume is a must-read for enthusiasts of Renaissance literature and lovers of the surreal. Colonna's dreamlike odyssey offers profound insights into the nature of desire and the quest for transcendence, making it an essential addition to any literary scholar's library, as well as a captivating discovery for casual readers intrigued by the interplay of dreams and reality.

Disponível desde: 15/09/2022.

Comprimento de impressão: 205 páginas.

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