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MARSILIO FICINO of Florence (1433-99) was one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance. He put before society a new ideal of human nature, emphasising its divine potential. As teacher and guide to a remarkable circle of men, he made a vital contribution to changes that were taking place in European thought.

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"...so well translated, so well annotated and so beautifully produced that it is a pleasure to read and possess." A. Hamilton in The Heythrop Journal // "A remarkable achievement. Such giants as Ficino deserve a wider audience." Umberto Eco, author of The Name of the Rose // "From every point of view it is a pleasure to read this perfect introduction to one of the most attractive and influential figures of the Italian Renaissance." C.V. Wedgwood in The Daily Telegraph

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Letter Titles; Preface by Prof Paul Oskar Kristeller; Introduction; Translators' Note; The Letters; Appendix I; Appendix II; Notes on the letters; Notes on Ficino's Correspondents; Bibliography; Index

The Letters of Marsilio Ficino: No. 1

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      Publisher: Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 17/09/2018
      ISBN13: 9780856835162, 978-0856835162
      ISBN10: 856835161

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      MARSILIO FICINO of Florence (1433-99) was one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance. He put before society a new ideal of human nature, emphasising its divine potential. As teacher and guide to a remarkable circle of men, he made a vital contribution to changes that were taking place in European thought.

      Trade Review
      "...so well translated, so well annotated and so beautifully produced that it is a pleasure to read and possess." A. Hamilton in The Heythrop Journal // "A remarkable achievement. Such giants as Ficino deserve a wider audience." Umberto Eco, author of The Name of the Rose // "From every point of view it is a pleasure to read this perfect introduction to one of the most attractive and influential figures of the Italian Renaissance." C.V. Wedgwood in The Daily Telegraph

      Table of Contents
      Letter Titles; Preface by Prof Paul Oskar Kristeller; Introduction; Translators' Note; The Letters; Appendix I; Appendix II; Notes on the letters; Notes on Ficino's Correspondents; Bibliography; Index

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