Project Gutenberg 2010-02-17 Public domain in the USA. 290 Lee, Vernon 1856 1935 Paget, Violet Euphorion - Vol. I Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance Introduction -- The sacrifice -- The Italy of the Elizabethan dramatists -- The out-door poetry -- Symmetria prisca. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe "Euphorion: Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediæval in the Renaissance" by Vernon Lee is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex interplay between the Medieval and Classical influences during the Renaissance, using the allegory of Faustus and Helena to symbolize the cultural lineage of that era. Through this lens, Lee aims to delve into the evolving nature of cultural knowledge and moral understanding, particularly in the context of Renaissance Italy. The opening of the book sets the stage for a profound examination of the Renaissance as a pivotal moment in the history of human thought and artistic expression. Lee introduces the characters of Faustus, representing the Middle Ages, and Helena, embodying Antiquity, discussing their symbolic child, Euphorion, which he identifies as the Renaissance itself. This section contemplates the contradictions inherent in the Renaissance—its remarkable advancements juxtaposed against moral degradation—framing this cultural period as a phase of both enlightenment and chaos. The analytical tone invites readers to consider not only the historical context of the Renaissance but also its lasting implications on modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 33.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Civilization, Medieval Renaissance -- Italy Love English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism Boiardo, Matteo Maria, 1440 or 1441-1494 Epic poetry, Italian -- History and criticism CB PN Text Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 333950 2025-10-13T03:53:00.765157 text/html 331585 2010-02-17T04:30:50 text/html 191495 2025-10-13T03:53:06.171119 application/epub+zip 194588 2025-10-13T03:53:02.626173 application/epub+zip 194588 2025-10-13T03:53:01.508181 application/epub+zip 347718 2025-10-13T03:53:09.032133 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331694 2025-10-13T03:53:05.489161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329393 2022-09-14T11:14:40.149091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321708 2025-10-13T03:53:00.434135 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 321540 2010-02-17T04:30:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 321666 2010-02-17T04:30:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21858 2025-10-13T03:53:09.157090 application/rdf+xml 12814 2025-10-13T03:53:01.990139 image/jpeg 3433 2025-10-13T03:53:01.748127 image/jpeg 125152 2010-02-17T04:30:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 128627 2010-02-17T04:30:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 125064 2010-02-17T04:30:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 187637 2025-10-13T03:53:00.792155 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia