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Historia Amoris A History of Love Ancient and Modern

Historia Amoris A History of Love Ancient and Modern

Saltus, Edgar

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1163324736
ISBN13: 9781163324738
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Historia Amoris is a book written by Edgar Saltus that explores the concept of love throughout history. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers love in ancient times, while the second part focuses on love in modern times.In the first part of the book, Saltus examines the various types of love that existed in ancient times, such as platonic love, romantic love, and divine love. He also discusses the role of love in ancient literature, art, and philosophy.In the second part of the book, Saltus explores how the concept of love has evolved over time. He discusses the influence of Christianity on love, the rise of romanticism, and the impact of technology on modern relationships.Throughout the book, Saltus draws on examples from literature, art, and history to illustrate his points. He also provides his own insights and analysis on the topic of love.Overall, Historia Amoris is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the history of love. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject of love and its role in human history.1922. Contents Part One: Super Flumina Babylonis; The Curtains of Solomon; Aphrodite Urania; Sappho; The Age of Aspasia; The Banquet; Roma-Amor; Antony and Cleopatra; The Imperial Orgy; and Finis Amoris. Part Two: The Cloister and the Heart; The Pursuivants of Love; The Parliaments of Joy; The Doctors of the Gay Science; The Apotheosis; Bluebeard; The Renaissance; Love in the Seventeenth Century; Love in the Eighteenth Century; and The Law of Attraction. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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