Hypnerotomachia Poliphili: "the Strife of Love in a Dream" by Francesco Colonna

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili: "the Strife of Love in a Dream"

Francesco Colonna with Joscelyn Godwin (Translator)

474 pages first pub 1499 (editions)

fiction art classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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It is a strange, pagan, pedantic, erotic, allegorical, mythological romance relating in highly stylized Italian the quest of Poliphilo for his beloved Polia. The author (presumed to be Francesco Colonna, a friar of dubious reputation) was obsessed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
hopeful 100%
informative 100%
inspiring 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
relaxing 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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