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Hypnerotomachia Poliphili - Complete Translation: The Dream of Poliphilus

A long-awaited translation of the original text of a masterpiece that captivated bibliophiles, a book of the century! The protagonist, Poliphilus, falls asleep seeking his beloved Polia and wanders through a world of symbols and allegories, eventually uniting with his love... This mysterious dream tapestry was passionately loved by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, who called it "The Dream of Poliphilus," and was praised by the scholar Plautz as "the Joyce of the 15th century." / ◎ A complete translation from the original text of this bizarre book, known for its difficult language, which mixes Italian, Latin, and Greek, and its unique style. / ◎ Includes all 172 charming woodblock prints from the first edition, which is also considered one of the most beautiful books in the world. Also includes many reference illustrations. / ◎ The "Commentary" section provides detailed information about the mysteries surrounding the author, Francesco Colonna. / ◎ Detailed notes and commentary are provided to aid in understanding the story's world, which is layered with encyclopedic knowledge of the ancient world, covering a wide range of related fields such as mythology, alchemy, symbolism, art history, Western classical literature, Renaissance intellectual history, book history, and printing history.

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