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Musical vision of creation, decay, and rebirth within a cosmic masque. A powerful sequence of poems paints the life cycle of the universe, from chaos and death to a radiant re-birth. The imagery sweeps across Sun, Earth, Moon, and the elements, weaving a mythic drama that feels both ancient and urgent. This edition gathers the book’s staged figures and their songs into a single, immersive experience.
In these pages, the Spirit of Chaos and the Spirit of Creation move through skies and worlds, shaping oceans, winds, and fire. The work unfolds in vivid, lyric scenes where planets speak, seasons turn, and the Earth pleads with the suffering of life. The voice shifts from despair to hopeful renewal, culminating in a rebirth that promises new worlds and renewed light.
- Experience dramatic personifications of the elements—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—each speaking in a distinct voice.
- Follow a mythic arc from destruction toward a luminous re-birth of worlds.
- Feel the scale of cosmic time, from stellar collapse to planetary creation.
- Immerse yourself in lush, symbolic imagery and a rhythmic, ceremonial tone.
Ideal for readers who enjoy mythic poetry, cosmic spectacle, and meditations on life, death, and renewal.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a lyrical and philosophical exploration that captures the epic drama of life and death in the universe. The author endows elements and forces of nature with human attributes and emotions, presenting a cosmic allegory of existence. It is a timeless work that delves into the eternal cycles of creation and dissolution, examining the interplay of chaos and order, life and death, as witnessed by celestial bodies and the elements. Through these personified forces, the author explores profound themes of hope, joy, and the ultimate triumph of rebirth over the inevitability of passing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330166819_0
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