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A Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery | 
 enlarge | Author: Lyndy Abraham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Category: Book
List Price: $42.00
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 316000
Media: Paperback
Pages: 272
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0521000009
Dewey Decimal Number: 820
EAN: 9780521000000
ASIN: 0521000009
Publication Date: March 12, 2001
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This dictionary documents alchemical symbolism from the early centuries AD to the late-twentieth century, for use by historians of literary culture, philosophy, science and the visual arts, and readers interested in alchemy and hermeticism. Each entry includes a definition of the symbol, giving the literal (physical) and figurative (spiritual) meanings, an example of the symbol used in alchemical writing, and a quotation from a literary source. There are fifty visual images of graphic woodcuts, copperplate engravings and hand-painted emblems, some reproduced here for the first time.
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 workhorse for literary alchemy September 21, 2005
Albert Hand (northern CA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
this book is fun, well written, and detailed. most useful for literary and artistic readings of alchemy, or "comparative religion" type studies, less so for detailed info on the protoscientific aspects (try Lawrence Principe). I'm using this book for a class on alchemy I'm teaching this semester. It's a good way to approach the rich terminology and symbolism, though it can get a bit repetetive as the same idea gets explained in different ways in different articles. Could have better footnotes and cross-referencing, but very useful for the casual reader or beginning student who is just becoming familiar with a confusing and difficult set of terms and images.
 The Philosopher's Stone April 25, 2000
Michael Martin (Michigan, USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is a superb book for anyone interested in alchemy. For those interested in alchemy and its connections to literature-- it's even better. The articles are bursting with relevant information and insight into this often perplexing subject matter in an accessible, readable style. A "must have" for anyone interested in alchemy. The only thing I don't like is the price, which may prove prohibitive for some.
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