Eliphas Lévi and the French occult revival - Hardcover
This classic study of the French magician Eliphas Levi and the occult revival in France is at last available again after being out of print and highly sought after for many years. Its central focus is Levi himself (1810-1875), would-be priest, revolutionary socialist, utopian visionary, artist, poet and, above all, author of a number of seminal books on magic and occultism. It is largely thanks to Levi, for example, that the Tarot is so widely used today as a divinatory method and a system of esoteric symbolism. The magicians of the Golden Dawn were strongly influenced by him, and Aleister Crowley even believed himself to be Levi's reincarnation. The book is not only about Levi, however, but also covers the era of which he was a part and the remarkable figures who preceded and followed him - the esoteric Freemasons and Illuminati of the late 18th century, and later figures such as the Rosicrucian magus Josephin Peladan, the occultist Papus (Gerard Encausse), the Counter-Pope Eugene Vintras, and the writer J.-K. Huysmans, whose work drew strongly on occult themes. These people were avatars of a set of traditions which are now seen as an important part of the western heritage and which are gaining increasing attention in the academy. Christopher McIntosh's vivid account of this richly fascinating era in the history of occultism remains as fresh and compelling as ever.
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Christopher McIntosh is a faculty member at the Centre of the Study of Esotericism, University of Exeter, England. He is the author of The Rose Cross and the Age of Reason: Eighteenth-Century Rosicrucianism in Central Europe and its Relationship to the Enlightenment, also published by SUNY Press.
...one of the best English sources of information on this fascinating milieu. Heathen Harvest"
..".one of the best English sources of information on this fascinating milieu." -- Heathen Harvest
..".one of the best English sources of information on this fascinating milieu." -- Heathen Harvest
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- PublisherRider
- Publication date1972
- ISBN 10 0091122708
- ISBN 13 9780091122706
- BindingHardcover
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. This rare vintage hardcover book titled "Eliphas Levi And The French Occult Revival" is a valuable addition to any collector's library. Written by Christopher McIntosh and published by Rider and Company in 1972, the book delves into the fascinating world of French occultism in the 19th century. With a focus on the renowned occultist Eliphas Levi, this book explores the history, beliefs, and practices of the French occult revival. Written in French, this book is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts interested in religion and spirituality. Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this unique and rare book to your collection. Seller Inventory # ABE-1708277489151
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