Euphorion - Vol. I Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance

"Euphorion: Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediæval in the Renaissance" by Vernon Lee is a study examining the Renaissance period, exploring how medieval and classical ideas interacted. Using the symbolic story of Faustus and Helena, who represent different eras, the Renaissance is explored as a period of great enlightenment and moral confusion. The child born of this union, Euphorion is identified as the Renaissance itself, so the author analyzes the cultural knowledge and ethical shifts that defined Renaissance Italy, inviting reflection on the Renaissance impact on human thought, history, and artistic expression.