Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame

Name: Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame
Author: Francesco Colonna

by Francesco Colonna (1561–1527)

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"Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame" by Francesco Colonna is a book first published in 1499. The protagonist Poliphilo pursues his beloved Polia through a dreamlike landscape filled with classical architecture and mythology, eventually reaching the Fountain of Venus. Written in bizarre Latinate Italian and featuring 168 exquisite woodcut illustrations, this mysterious allegorical romance is celebrated as one of the most beautiful early printed books ever created, showcasing refined typography and Renaissance aesthetics.

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Dreams
Romances
Italian fiction · 15th century · Translations into English

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This free edition of Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame by Francesco Colonna comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #18459, released 2006-05-27. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Historical Novels, Romance, Mythology, Legends & Folklore.

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