| Author |
Milosz, O. V. de L. (Oscar Vladislas de Lubicz), 1877-1939 |
| Title |
Ars magna
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Presses universitaires de France, 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Avertissement -- Épître à Storge -- Memoria -- Nombres -- Turba magna -- Lumen.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Ars Magna" by O. V. de L. Milosz is a philosophical treatise, likely written in the early 20th century. It appears to delve into metaphysical concepts, exploring themes such as space, time, movement, and the nature of existence. The work is framed as a personal letter to a character named Storge, who is central to the reflections and meditations presented in the text. The opening of "Ars Magna" initiates a deep and complex exploration of existence through a metaphysical lens. The narrator contemplates the relationship between motion, time, and space while addressing Storge, suggesting that human experience is defined through the necessity to situate oneself within these dimensions. The text expresses a struggle with existential themes, such as the search for understanding and the overwhelming desire to grasp the infinite. This sets the stage for a larger inquiry into the connections between metaphysics, emotion, and the essence of being, inviting readers into a profound intellectual and spiritual journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Essays
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| Subject |
Religion and science
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| Subject |
Alchemy
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| Subject |
Spiritual life
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| Subject |
Prose poems
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| Subject |
Cabala
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72799 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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