Prophecies (Hesperus Classics) - Softcover

Da Vinci, Leonardo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843910160 ISBN 13: 9781843910169

Publisher: Hesperus Press, 2002

Synopsis

The greatest genius of his age, Leonardo da Vinci was also a prolific writer. Collected here are some of his most remarkable thoughts, sayings, and fables. Fascinated by word play, Leonardo created a series of riddles, cleverly disguised as apocalyptic prophecies and fantasies. The “solution” to each of these inspired sayings—often simply the image of an animal or beast—reveals much about both Leonardo and his art. Ingenious, witty, and, at times, scurrilous, these fragments are the work of a brilliant mind, as fascinating today as they were in his own time.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Hesperus Press, as suggested by their Latin motto, Et remotissima prope, is dedicated to bringing near what is far—far both in space and time. Works by illustrious authors, often unjustly neglected or simply little known in the English–speaking world, are made accessible through a completely fresh editorial approach or new translations. Through these short classic works, which feature forewords by leading contemporary authors, the modern reader will be introduced to the greatest writers of Europe and America. An elegantly designed series of exceptional books.

From the Inside Flap:

‘Antiquity left us fragments of works, Leonardo left us a work of fragments' – Giuseppe Pontiggia

About this edition

• Publisher: Hesperus Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1843910160
• ISBN 13: 9781843910169
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112