The Masque of the Elements (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Herman Scheffauer

 
9781330166819: The Masque of the Elements (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

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.

The Masque of the Elements

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The Masque of the Elements is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Herman George Scheffauer is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Herman George Scheffauer then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

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