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A Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery

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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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    0521000009
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    978-0521000000
  3. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  4. Publication date
    March 12, 2001
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    6.69 x 0.62 x 9.61 inches
  7. Print length
    272 pages
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"...this is a rich and generous source of information, with many illustrations and copious cross-referencing. Abraham makes an arcane subject accessible without diminishing its rich complexity." Journal of Englih and Germanic Philology

"Lyndy Abraham's Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery represents an invaluable research and reference tool for the specialist in literary studies, the art historian, and the historian of science. Delving into a rich variety of alchemical writings from Aquinas to Zoroaster and a wide range of literary texts, the Dictionary supplies ample evidence for the myriad ways in which alchemical thinking and imagery entered into the broader culture of early modern Europe through poetry, drama, and literature." Deborah Harkness

"...Abraham presents an intellectual dense, highly focused view of alchemical images in a Renaissance context." Norman Weinstein, Parabola

"Accessible and well formatted, this work will find an audience with historians of literary culture, philosophy, science, and visual arts, as well as armchair scholars with an interest in alchemy and hermeticism. This book is recommended for large public and academic collections." Edmund F. Santa Vicca, Choice

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A 1999 Dictionary of alchemical symbolism from the early centuries AD to the late-twentieth century.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2001
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521000009
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521000000
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.69 x 0.62 x 9.61 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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  • Roxas the Blue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dictionary
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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    When I first bought this, I thought it is going to be a book of literal imagery with explanations, which it is not. However, it's value in deceipting alchemical termonoligy easily won it a place on my shelf. Very few good alchemical dictionays out there, this is definitely one of them. I'm you are an alchemical researcher, regardless of the path, this is for you. Thank you 😊
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  • Fixed Stars Govern a Life
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely valuable
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2013
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    Having come from no background or experience in alchemy whatsoever, my work on Fixed Stars Govern a Life: Decoding Sylvia Plath (out in Spring 2014, Stephen F. Austin State U. Press) immersed me in the world and I had a lot to learn fast. This book, along with Carl Jung's Psychology and Alchemy, were my bibles. A Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery takes a hard-to-grasp, weird world and simplifies alchemy in friendlier and even fun terms. I may not want to take up chemistry on the practical level, but it is understood that in this journey of life, the world would be a better place if we were all striving to turn lead to gold.
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  • Edward I Wolf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and comprehensive!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
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    The ultimate resource on the subject.
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  • SILVERSASCENSION
    5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2012
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    WHEN I PURCHACED THIS BOOK I WANTED A BOOK ON ALCHEMICAL SYMBOLISM. THIS BOOK HAS COMEPLETLY OUT DONE WHAT I EXPECTED. THE ONLY THING ABOUT THE BOOK IS IT IS VERY ADVANCED AND USES TERMS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND IF YOUR NEW TO ALCHEMY. HOWEVER THE BOOK IS INCREDIBLE THOURGH. THIS IS A GREAT BOOK TO USE IN COJUCTION WITH OTHER ALCHEMY BOOKS.THE PRICE MAY STOP SOME BUT IF NOT IT IS WORTH THE MONEY.
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  • TL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cool book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018
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    Fascinating. Probably the best book on alchemy out there.
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  • SuperMomVA
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT resource!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012
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    I needed this for two term papers and my thesis. It's easy to use, VERY rich in definitions and examples and has a full bibliography in the back. Great, great compilation of alchemy.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014
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    Absolutely fantastic, tons of information all organized and detailed.
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  • Skullfenestrated
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Art and Historical Resource
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2011
    Format: Paperback
    Given this as a gift a few years back, I had primarily asked for it with the intention of using it as an art sourcebook. For that purpose alone, a guide to decoding alchemical iconography, it would have been a worthy purchase. From an intellectual standpoint, however, this volume proved to be infinitely fascinating and well researched. The text itself is clearly written but very dense. It is clear that the author knows what she is talking about and has taken major steps to make a very complex subject understandable to others.

    An exciting, yet unexpected, byproduct of this book was that I began to recognize related iconography in places I previously hadn't been aware of it. Most notable of these "discoveries" was the recognization of alchemical imagery that infuses W.B. Yeat's poetry. This book was the means by which I discovered an entirely new (to me) dimension of Yeats' writing.

    If you have even the slightest interest in historical alchemical imagery and iconography then I highly recommend this volume. Not only is it an essential academic reference, but it serves as an excellent springboard into further historical study and investigation.
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