Stuart Nettleton

An amazingly interesting book that demonstrates why a knowledge of the rich history and symbolism of alchemy should be essential to all interested in religion, philosophy, and literature. This is not new age stuff. Anyone interested in the history of human ideas and thought will enjoy this book.

I read it at a breakneck pace and was left almost dizzy by the quality of the writing and the almost unbelievable research marshaled by the author. This is a book that all interested in the history of show more human thought should read - you might just look at the world and at yourself in a slightly different way. The cover shows a wondrous diamond covered figure of St. George and the dragon. The book is just as dazzling. show less