Dwellings of the Philosophers: Hermetic Symbolism & Sacred Art by Fulcanelli

Description: Book Details Title: Dwellings of the Philosophers: And Hermetic Symbolism in Relationship with Sacred Art and the Esotericism of Grand Work: Volumes 1 & 2 Author: Fulcanelli Translator: Daniel Bernardo Format: Hardcover Pages: 275 Condition: Brand New DescriptionThis is the second and last book written by the mysterious Fulcanelli, published in 1929 in France, as two volumes in a short-run edition. This translation follows faithfully that edition. It is believed that Fulcanelli was able to discover the philosopher's stone shortly before 1930, and it is thought that this discovery had much to do with his disappearance. Although many speculate that Fulcanelli may have been the artist Julien Champagne, or Eugene Canseliet (who wrote several introductions to Dwellings of the Philosophers), no one knows for sure who Fulcanelli was. Dwellings of the Philosophers is a fundamental work for alchemy scholars. It is a general treatise on alchemy, enriched by many explanations and comments on the main traditional authors texts. Also, analyzing the hermetic symbolism applied to civil constructions, Fulcanelli sheds light on many alchemical riddles. This book analyses in depth the architectural elements and motifs of different buildings, from a modest house built in the 16th century in Lisieux (a small Norman town), the Dampierre Castle, the Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, and several other chosen examples. Fulcanelli clearly explains, at the beginning of his work (in History and Monument), that carvings and statues offer a truer message than the always distorted written accounts. He said: "It will therefore be explained why we prefer to see the Middle Ages, as the Gothic buildings reveal to us, rather than believing the description of historians". Likewise, Fulcanelli offers much information about the operations and procedures of the alchemical work, analyzing and unveiling the allegories used by many writers of hermetic art to veil the knowledge from those who are not deserving of it. Preface FIRST VOLUME Book I I - History and Monument II - Middle Age and Renaissance III - Medieval Alchemy IV - The Legendary Laboratory V - Chemistry and Philosophy VI - Hermetic Cabala Alchemy and Spagyria Book II The Salamander of Lisieux The Alchemic Myth of Adam and Eve Louis D'Estissac The Man of the Woods SECOND VOLUME The Wonderful Grimoire of the Castle of Dampierre The Bodyguards of François II, Duke of Brittany The Sundial of the Holyrood Palace of EdinburghFree Shipping USA & No Customs SHIPS SAME BUSINESS DAY BEFORE 12PM EST ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES AND SERVICES USA: USPS Economy (2-9 business days) Canada: Economy (2-9 business days)Premium Packaging Our cardboard mailers assure that your order is packed to survive the sometimes perilous journey to your mailbox. 30-Day Returns Returns must be in exact same condition and packaging as sold. Buyer pays return shipping unless our error.Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not happy with your order, please let us know before leaving feedback so we can make it right!

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