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“dmitry merezhkovsky”

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  • The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci: The Forerunner

    by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky ...
    At Siena was discovered another statue of Venus, to the huge joy of the inhabitants. A great concourse, with much feasting and honour, set it up over the fountain called II Fonte Gaja," as an adornment. . . . "But great tribulation having come upon the land by reason of the Florentines, there arose one of the council, a citizen, and spake in this wise: 'Fellow-citizens, since the finding of this ... Read more

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  • The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner

    Enriched edition. A Philosophical Historical Novel of Renaissance Art, Science, and the Restless Human Spirit

    by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky ...
    Translated by Herbert Trench ...
    In "The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner," Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky intricately weaves a narrative that explores the life and times of the quintessential Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. Through a blend of historical fiction and philosophical inquiry, Merezhkovsky employs a lyrical prose style that immerses the reader in the vibrant tapestry of Renaissance Italy. The ... Read more

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  • Akhnaton: King of Egypt And The Life and Times of Akhnaton: Pharaoh of Egypt

    by Dmitri Merezhkovsky & Arthur Edward Pearse Brome Weigall ...
    Tutankhamon-Tutankhaton, the envoy of Akhnaton, the king of Egypt, brought him a marvellous gift from the island of Crete—Dio, the dancer, the pearl of the Kingdom of the Seas. He boasted that he had saved her from death: but it was not he who saved her. When she killed the god-Bull in the Knossos arena to avenge her friend Eoia who had been sacrificed to the Beast, she was sentenced to be burned ... Read more

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  • The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci

    by Dmitry Merezhkovsky ...
    This book is incomparable in the magic power of evoking startlingly vivid pictures of the Middle Ages. It is a gorgeous pageant, full of pomp and magnificence. Here and there the reader is given a glimpse into the mortal and humble frailties and exigencies behind the grandeur. This work is a fabulous historical novel that is full of a sly, crisp humor and contains some portions which are veritable ... Read more

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  • Akhnaton, King of Egypt

    by Dmitry Merezhkovsky ...
    Translated by Natalie Duddington ...
    Tutankhamon-Tutankhaton, the envoy of Akhnaton, the king of Egypt, brought him a marvellous gift from the island of Crete—Dio, the dancer, the pearl of the Kingdom of the Seas.He boasted that he had saved her from death: but it was not he who saved her. When she killed the god-Bull in the Knossos arena to avenge her friend Eoia who had been sacrificed to the Beast, she was sentenced to be burned ... Read more

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  • The Death of the Gods

    by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky ...
    The novel is set in the late Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nero and centers around the decline of paganism and the rise of Christianity. The story weaves together historical events and fictional elements to depict the struggle between the old pagan gods and the emerging Christian faith.The protagonist, a character named Justin, represents the old pagan world and its values. His story ... Read more

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  • The Death of the Gods

    by Dmitry Merezhkovsky ...
    Among Russian writers whose works have achieved European reputation, prominence must be given to Dmitri Merejkowski. The son of a court official, Merejkowski was born in 1866, and began to write verses at the age of fifteen, his first volume of poems appearing in 1888. Then, nine years later, came the first of his great trilogy, "The Death of the Gods," which is continued in "The Resurrection of ... Read more

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  • The Death of the Gods

    by Dmitry Merezhkovsky ...
    This classic historical novel, first published in 1904, creates an outstanding picture of the 4th century, Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate and the profound spiritual implications of his life and deeds... ... Read more

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  • The Life-Work of Flaubert From the Russian of Merejowski

    by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky ...
    Balzac in one of his novels gives utterance to the following thought: "Genius is a terrible disease. Every writer of genius cherishes in his heart a monster which devours all his emotions as soon as he gives birth to them. Which is to be the conqueror? Will the disease vanquish the man, or the man the disease? He must be a great man who can establish a perfect equilibrium between his genius and ... Read more

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  • Peter and Alexis: The Romance of Peter the Great

    by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky ...
    “Antichrist is coming. He, the last of devils, has not yet come himself; but the world is teeming with his progeny. The children are preparing the way for their father. They twist everything to suit the designs of Antichrist. He will appear in his own due time, when everywhere all is prepared and the way smoothed. He is already at the door. Soon will he enter!” Thus spake an old man of fifty, a ... Read more

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  • Peter and Alexis: The Romance of Peter the Great

    by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky ...
    Peter and Alexis: The Romance of Peter the Great by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky is a historical novel that delves into the dramatic and tumultuous period of early 18th-century Russia. The novel is set against the backdrop of Peter the Great's reign, focusing on his relationship with his son, Alexis, and the political and personal conflicts that define their relationship.The story examines the ... Read more

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  • The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci, the Forerunner

    by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky ...
    Leonardo da Vinci: The central figure of the novel is Leonardo da Vinci, portrayed as a complex and multi-faceted character. The book explores his genius, creativity, and the challenges he faced as an artist and inventor.Renaissance Setting: The novel is set during the Renaissance, a period of significant cultural and artistic development. It provides a vivid depiction of the historical and social ... Read more

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