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This Substack is a mix of periodical Newsletters and essays about mainly Dante’s Comedy, The Renaissance, and recent Brain Science with Iain McGilchrist.
The overall aim is to contribute to a New Renaissance in the European/American culture, and work towards a new alignment under Truth and Virtue, in Beauty.
About Richard Emerson
Richard Emerson is an Independent Researcher of Dante’s Divine Comedy and Medieval Cosmology with undergraduate studies in Art History, Literature History and the Italian Language from 2008, and an ongoing Master’s Degree in Classics at Memoria College with a focus on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy and Theology.
His passion and interest for Dante Alighieri comes primarily from a deep personal love of the Divine Comedy, over 20 years of travels and studies in Italy, and from living in Florence for two years in 2013 and 2014.
Richard has also studied Italian at the Scuola Babilonia in Sicily, the Lorenzo di Medici Academia in Florence, and also recently completed a course in “Dante e Scienza” at the University of Naples, Federico II.
Books
Richard Emerson’s latest book “The Renaissance” is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DMTZJBB
In a sunny square with beautiful fountains and arts, a person sets out on a journey through knowledge to better understand himself and the world he lives in. He quickly realizes that the journey will change who he is, and start the growth of something new, within him.
A short story (40 pages) on the first step in a bigger renewal of culture, forcefully starting in the mind of one person.
Reviews:
https://psybertron.org/archives/15641
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58913447-the-renaissance
https://richardemerson.awpodcast.com/Books
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DMTZJBB#customerReviews
“The story completely changed my view of the concept of the individual.”
– Reader, England
“Great depiction of the square and light, and the gradual discovery of the cultural context and tradition, with a book and coffee.”
– Architect, Norway
“Very interesting. After reading a few pages I experienced the architecture of Oxford on a visit the day after, with completely new eyes. The depth and historical lines are important for today.”
– Oxford Alumni, Head of Tax at Cambridge University.
“The style is deep and touching. I love the history part. And I want to know more about Dante!”
– Professor of Chinese History and Tang Dynasty, Changsha.
From Amazon:
Sean Eckmann
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Short Story About the Joy of Discovery
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
This is a beautiful short read about the beginning of a journey, how immersing yourself in a great book can open up a whole new world of meaning for you. Emerson really captures the feeling of a spark igniting the spirit, and through the narrator’s personal journey we become inspired to discover more of the world and its culture and history.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book puts you in a wonderful frame of mind
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2021
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The central themes of this book focus on being present and mindful, and reflecting on how you fit into the bigger picture of life and history. I found myself feeling envious of the central character’s contentment with the simplicity of life and his awareness of the joy of simply being part of it. It is a short read but will make you think and reflect and central message will stay with you. Highly recommend it.
Konstantin Rosenberger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Großartig
Reviewed in Germany on October 20, 2021
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Ein kurzes, aber knackiges Buch über Dante, Espresso und wie sich der Mensch von Tag zu Tag, von Seite zu Seite verändern kann. Schön geschrieben und macht nachdenklich. Außerdem hat man danach ein starkes Verlangen, in Italien Espresso zu trinken und dabei den Marktplatz zu beobachten. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Available here in
Print Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DMTZJBB
Thanks for visiting!
All the best
Richard Emerson
