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"The collection Alchemy and Culture offers a deep dive into the multifaceted legacy of alchemy, demonstrating its inextricable link with various aspects of human culture. In three key essays,readers learn how ancient alchemical ideas and practices extended far beyond the laboratory, permeating art, literature,philosophy, and even economics. James Elkins explores the complexrelationship between alchemical symbolism and modern art, revealing points of attraction and repulsion. Henry C. Bolton reveals the surprising influence of alchemy on numismatics, showing how the dream of transmuting metals left a tangible mark on coins and medals. Elizabeth Holmes analyses the profound impact of Hermetic philosophy on the work of the outstanding poet Henry Vaughan, demonstrating how mystical teachings shaped his poetic world. The collection is supplemented with illustrations, accompanying articles and comments. The collection concludes with an afterword by V. V. Vinokurov, Doctor of Philology."
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