Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (/hi p n ro t m ki p li f li /; from Greek h???pnos 'sleep', ???r s 'love', and m???ch 'fight'), called in English Poliphilo's Strife of Love in a Dream or The Dream of Poliphilus, is a romance said to be by Francesco Colonna. It is a famous example of an incunable (a work of early printing). The work was first published in 1499 in Venice. This first edition has an elegant page layout, with refined woodcut illustrations in an Early Renaissance style. Hypnerotomachia ...
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Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (/hi p n ro t m ki p li f li /; from Greek h???pnos 'sleep', ???r s 'love', and m???ch 'fight'), called in English Poliphilo's Strife of Love in a Dream or The Dream of Poliphilus, is a romance said to be by Francesco Colonna. It is a famous example of an incunable (a work of early printing). The work was first published in 1499 in Venice. This first edition has an elegant page layout, with refined woodcut illustrations in an Early Renaissance style. Hypnerotomachia Poliphili presents a mysterious arcane allegory in which the main protagonist, Poliphilo pursues his love, Polia, through a dreamlike landscape. In the end, he is reconciled with her by the "Fountain of Venus"
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Reprint of 1499 edition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 0576159948.
