The Book of the Lover and the Beloved by Ramon Llull

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Author Llull, Ramon, 1232?-1316
Translator Peers, E. Allison (Edgar Allison), 1891-1952
LoC No. 24004197
Uniform Title Llibre d'Amic e Amat. English
Title The Book of the Lover and the Beloved
Translated from the Catalan of Ramón Lull with an Introductory Essay by E. Allison Peers
Note Translated from Llull's Blanquerna, of which it forms a part.
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Book of the Lover and the Beloved" by Ramon Llull is a mystical treatise composed in the 14th century. This work is embedded within the broader narrative of Llull's significant literary contribution, illustrating profound themes of love, longing, and spirituality. It serves as a poetic dialogue between the Lover and the Beloved, exploring the depths of divine love and the emotional struggles that accompany devotion. The opening of the text introduces us to a series of contemplative dialogues where the Lover expresses his yearning for the Beloved, questioning the nature of love and the trials it entails. Through evocative verses, the Lover shares his journey filled with tears, sighs, and desires, invoking philosophical reflections prompted by each interaction. As the narrative unfolds, themes of esoteric understanding, spiritual growth, and the emotional impacts of love are highlighted, setting the stage for deeper exploration of mysticism and the quest for divine connection throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Mysticism -- Spain -- Early works to 1800
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