Publisher's Synopsis
Historia Amoris is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of love throughout history, written by Edgar Saltus. The book delves into the various forms and expressions of love, including romantic love, platonic love, and even the love of God. Saltus examines the role of love in ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, as well as its development in modern times. The book also discusses the influence of love on literature, art, and philosophy, and how it has shaped human relationships and society as a whole. With its insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Historia Amoris offers readers a fascinating journey through the history of love.1922. Contents Part One: Super Flumina Babylonis; The Curtains of Solomon; Aphrodite Urania; Sappho; The Age of Aspasia; The Banquet; Roma-Amor; Antony and Cleopatra; The Imperial Orgy; and Finis Amoris. Part Two: The Cloister and the Heart; The Pursuivants of Love; The Parliaments of Joy; The Doctors of the Gay Science; The Apotheosis; Bluebeard; The Renaissance; Love in the Seventeenth Century; Love in the Eighteenth Century; and The Law of Attraction. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
