L’opera al nero [Paperback] Marguerite Yourcenar

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“L’opera al nero” by Marguerite Yourcenar is a profound exploration of the Renaissance period through the life of the fictional character Zenone, a physician, alchemist, and philosopher. Set in the tumultuous backdrop of 16th-century Europe, this narrative delves into the philosophical and scientific inquiries that defined an era on the brink of modernity. Yourcenar’s masterful storytelling weaves together themes of identity, knowledge, and the eternal human quest for understanding. This 1996 edition, published by Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore in Milano, captures the essence of a time when alchemy and philosophy were at the forefront of human thought. A must-read for those intrigued by historical fiction and philosophical narratives.