I just finished a thick, juicy book: The Chymical Wedding
by Lindsay Clarke. It is an English novel written in the 1980s that jumps between contemporary times and the 19th century. Both sets of characters in each time period are involved in quests to find out the true secrets of alchemy. I don't want to say too much more about the plot than that, as it is a 500+ page journey that is best taken page by page. But I will say that it is a beautifully written story, filled to bursting with mystery, psychology, and magic. And the best fictional account of alchemy as a spiritual practice that I have yet encountered. (As an added synchronicity bonus, I was delighted to discover none other than Marty Blake did the cover art.) Highly recommended.
by Lindsay Clarke. It is an English novel written in the 1980s that jumps between contemporary times and the 19th century. Both sets of characters in each time period are involved in quests to find out the true secrets of alchemy. I don't want to say too much more about the plot than that, as it is a 500+ page journey that is best taken page by page. But I will say that it is a beautifully written story, filled to bursting with mystery, psychology, and magic. And the best fictional account of alchemy as a spiritual practice that I have yet encountered. (As an added synchronicity bonus, I was delighted to discover none other than Marty Blake did the cover art.) Highly recommended.
Cool, this has been on my list of things to check out for a while now.
I love your blog, btw
Posted by: Lea | July 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM
I have just ordered mine from eBay! Can't wait to recieve it!
Posted by: LittleRobot | August 04, 2008 at 02:28 PM
YAY! I hope you like it. It's a bit slow, but very juicy I thought.
Posted by: Pam | August 05, 2008 at 10:54 AM