Frances Yates and the Hermetic Tradition

By: Marjorie G. Jones

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Paperback | 26 September 2008

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This is the first full-length biography of British historian Frances Yates, author of such acclaimed works as Giordano Bruno and The Hermetic Tradition and The Art of Memory. Jones's book explores Yates' remarkable life and career and her interest in the mysterious figure of Giordano Bruno and the influence of the Hermetic tradition on the culture of the Renaissance. Her revolutionary way of viewing history, literature, art, and the theater as integral parts of the cultural picture of the time period did much to shape modern interdisciplinary approaches to history and literary criticism. Jones focuses not only on the particulars of Yates' life, but also sheds light on the tradition of female historians of her time and their contributions to Renaissance scholarship. In addition to her insightful commentary on Yates' academic work, Jones quotes from Frances' diaries and the writings of those who were close to her, to shed light on Yates' private life.

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Non-Fiction Biographies & True Stories Memoirs Biographies Religious & Spiritual Biographies Religion & Beliefs Alternative Belief Systems Occult Studies Magic, Alchemy & Hermetic Thought History History Theory & Methods Historiography

Society & Culture Social Groups Gender Studies Gender Studies: Women and Girls Eclectic & Esoteric Religions & Belief Systems

Dedication	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Preface	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
A Late Victorian Family	p. 1
Spirit of Life's Bliss	p. 23
French Plays	p. 39
Descent from the Alps	p. 55
Self-tormenting Folds of Sin	p. 75
"Hopes Never Materialised"	p. 95
It Is Thrilling	p. 119
Curious Mingling of Past and Present	p. 143
Citizen of the World	p. 169
Historical Inebriation	p. 193
Conclusion	p. 219
Endnotes	p. 229
Bibliography	p. 251
Index	p. 259
About the Author	p. 263
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