University Library of Autobiography: Including All the Great Autobiographies and the Autobiographical Data Left by the World's Famous Men and Women (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book recounts the extraordinary life and perspectives of 17th-century astrologer William Lilly. At a time of great social and religious upheaval, Lilly operated within the tension between Puritan asceticism and the cavalier pursuit of earthly pleasures. He vividly portrays the stark realities of his era, marked by civil war and the Great Plague of London. Throughout his thought-provoking narrative, he reveals fascinating ideas about the occult and the role of astrology in guiding human affairs. By blending the historical, the astrological, and the deeply personal, this book offers a unique journey through one of the most enigmatic figures of the 17th century and provides insights into the complexities of human nature and the quest for meaning and purpose amid life's triumphs and tribulations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the extraordinary life and perspectives of 17th-century astrologer William Lilly. At a time of great social and religious upheaval, Lilly operated within the tension between Puritan asceticism and the cavalier pursuit of earthly pleasures. He vividly portrays the stark realities of his era, marked by civil war and the Great Plague of London. Throughout his thought-provoking narrative, he reveals fascinating ideas about the occult and the role of astrology in guiding human affairs. By blending the historical, the astrological, and the deeply personal, this book offers a unique journey through one of the most enigmatic figures of the 17th century and provides insights into the complexities of human nature and the quest for meaning and purpose amid life's triumphs and tribulations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330745717_0
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