| Author |
Dee, John, 1527-1608 |
| Editor |
Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889 |
| LoC No. |
a17001201
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| Title |
The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee, and the Catalog of His Library of Manuscripts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee" edited by James Orchard Halliwell is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume documents the private life and thoughts of Dr. John Dee, a prominent Elizabethan scholar, mathematician, and astrologer, along with a catalog of his extensive library of manuscripts. The diary entries reflect Dee's engagement with various intellectual pursuits, mystical beliefs, personal relationships, and his role within the society of his time, shedding light on his character, aspirations, and the conflicts he navigated. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the settings and contexts of Dr. Dee’s life, emphasizing the significance of the manuscript discoveries being presented for the first time. It hints at the personal nature of Dee's writings, which include accounts of his astrological observations, dreams, and interactions with notable figures of his era. The preface sets a tone of exploration, revealing that Dee’s diary not only serves as a record of personal thoughts and experiences but also aims to present a more authentic depiction of his life, contrasting with the more formal representations that had previously existed. Overall, it invites readers to delve into the complex world of a man who influenced the intellectual landscape of the Renaissance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Dee, John, 1527-1608
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| Subject |
Dee, John, 1527-1608 -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Manuscripts, English -- England -- Oxford -- Catalogs
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| Subject |
Manuscripts, English -- England -- Cambridge -- Catalogs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19553 |
| Release Date |
Oct 16, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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