The Incantation of Circe

...will be seen. Furthermore, the publication of this art pertains to its renown and its justification; for it has happened that its copies, through a certain sequence of events, have been corrupted and are circulated in a defiled state, to such an extent that the author is rendered suspect by the common people, and the Art itself less commendable.

Therefore, I deemed it advisable to bring into the light original: "in lucem edere," a standard Latin idiom for publishing a book. this very art, which has for its title the "Proem" An introductory discourse; original: "prohemium." (in which those things that can be promised are set forth), along with its own progression. I possessed a copy of this, recorded most faithfully just as it had once been dictated to certain individuals, and as it was later shaped by Jordanus Giordano Bruno (1548–1600). by means of the Circean Dialogue along with its applications, which contribute to its growth and provide no small measure of ornament and clarity.

To this friendly counsel and opinion, Jordanus most willingly consented, as was fitting, and he requested that—since he is himself intent upon weightier matters—I should undertake and complete this very task. Therefore, after another art published by him...