Publisher's Synopsis
The Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosencreutz is a classic work of German literature, originally published in 1616. It is an allegorical tale that tells the story of Christian Rosencreutz, a fictional character who embarks on a journey to attend a wedding. The wedding is not a typical wedding, but rather a spiritual ceremony that takes place in a mysterious castle.During his journey, Christian encounters a series of obstacles and challenges, which he must overcome in order to reach the castle and attend the wedding. Along the way, he meets various characters, each of whom represents a different aspect of human nature.The Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosencreutz is a complex and multi-layered work that has been interpreted in many different ways. It is often seen as a commentary on the spiritual and philosophical beliefs of its time, as well as a critique of the social and political structures of the day.This edition of the book, translated by E. Foxcroft, includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the work, as well as annotations that explain some of the more obscure references and symbols used in the text. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, philosophy, and spirituality.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.
