The Zodiacus Vitae Of Marcellus Palingenius Stellatus is a philosophical poem written by the Italian poet Marcellus Palingenius Stellatus. The poem is divided into twelve books, each representing one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. The work is an allegory that explores the nature of human existence and the universe. It is written in Latin and was first published in 1531. The poem discusses various topics such as the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the role of the stars and planets in human destiny. The work was well-received during the Renaissance period and was widely read by scholars and intellectuals. It is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance literature and is still studied and discussed by scholars today.Selections From The Zodiacus Vitae With Extensive Commentary By Foster Watson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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