Pagan Dream of the Renaissance, The – Joscelyn Godwin
NF Paperback

Description

For sale is a  Near Fine  paperback edition, first printing of The Pagan Dream of the Renaissance by Joscelyn Godwin. First Paperback Edition described, 2005 Weiser. First Printing with full number line.

The exterior of the paperback edition is in Fine condition, with clean covers with no creases, mild  surface wear, strong title on an un-cracked spine, clean page blocks, a tight binding with no creases, strong spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners.

The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright. Appears to be unread.

The Pagan Dream of the Renaissance recounts the almost untold story of how the rediscovery of the pagan, mythological imagination during the Renaissance brought a profound transformation to European culture. This highly illustrated book, available for the first time in paperback, shows that the pagan imagination existed sidebyside often uneasily with the official symbols, doctrines, and art of the Church.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this Near Fine first paperback printing  of this rare book. Ships promptly in manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.