Frances Yates Bücher
28. November 1899 – 29. September 1981
Frances Yates war eine englische Historikerin, die sich auf die Erforschung der Renaissance und der esoterischen Geschichte spezialisierte. Ihre Arbeiten untersuchten vor allem die esoterischen und okkulten Philosophien dieser Zeit und ihren Einfluss auf das Denken der Renaissance. Yates setzte sich für einen interdisziplinären und gesamteuropäischen Ansatz in der Geschichtsschreibung ein, der ihr Verständnis von Schlüsselfiguren und intellektuellen Strömungen prägte.
In 1600 the renegade philosopher and theologian Giordano Bruno was burnt at the stake in Rome. One of the most notorious figures of his times, his crime was to preach a doctrine of brotherhood, peace and free love. Four centuries later Bruno is known as the Prophet of the New Age and his vision of an infinite universe grounded in science is increasingly celebrated. One of the main forces behind his rediscovery was the great British historian Frances Yates. It was she who pioneered the study of the hugely influential occult and hidden traditions that had previously been ignored in the histories of European thought. In calling attention to Giordono Bruno, Yates paved the way for a revaluation of the esoteric influences at play during the onset of the modern era. Today, when traditional answers about the universe and our place within it are under increasing scrutiny, Giordono Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition proves itself a true classic for our time
John Florio
- 374 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Frances Yates' 1934 work explores the complex relationship between John Florio and Shakespeare, shedding light on their connections and influences.
