Seeing the Word. John Dee and Renaissance Occultism.

Lund; Avd. f. Idé- och lärdomshistoria vid Lunds Universitet, 2001. (Ugglan, Minervaserien 2). Diss. 20,5x14,5 cm. 373, (1 blank) pp. With a few illustrations in the text. Original pictorial wrappers. Spine is a bit faded. A fine copy. "The British polymath John Dee (1527-1609) is one of the most fascinating personalities of the early modern era. A notorious magician and alchemist, as well as a respected scientist and mathematician at the court of Elizabeth I, he challenges our traditional view of the Renaissance occultist. This study offers a new perspective on Dee's occult philosophy. Situating his works in the context of early modern notions of 'natural' languages, it examines Dee's continuous search for a language which could yield knowledge of both nature and God. This previously neglected subject provides fresh insights into the underlying motives of Dee's seemingly disparate interests and works." (rear wrapper). Inscribed by the author to Inger Ahlstedt-Yrlid, doctor of Art history.…