TABLE OF THE CHAPTERS CONTAINED IN

this present volume of Poliphilo.

A large decorative drop cap 'D' at the beginning of the first chapter summary, featuring a figure amidst classical architectural and floral ornamentation.

Of the sleep that took Poliphilo The name Poliphilo, from the Greek roots "Polu" (many) and "Philos" (lover), suggests a "lover of many things," though he is primarily the lover of the lady Polia., and how it seemed to him while sleeping that he was in a desert land, then entered a dark forest. Page 1.

Poliphilo, fearing the peril of the forest, made his prayer to Jupiter: then found the exit, parched with thirst. And just as he wished to refresh himself at a fountain, he heard a melodious song, to follow which he abandoned the water ready at hand: whereby he later found himself in greater anguish than before. 2.

Poliphilo recounts how it occurred to him in a dream that he was sleeping, and while sleeping found himself in a valley enclosed by a great barrier in the shape of a pyramid, upon which sat an Obelisk of marvelous height, which he looked upon carefully and with great admiration. 3.

Poliphilo, after having declared the form of the pyramid, describes in the following chapter other great and marvelous works, namely a horse, a fallen Colossus, an Elephant, and singularly a beautiful gate. 7.

How Poliphilo, after having shown the measurements and proportions of the gate, proceeds to describe its ornaments and excellent composition. 14.

How Poliphilo entered a little way into the gate described above, looking at its beautiful ornaments: then, wanting to return, sees a great Dragon that wished to devour him: for fear of which he set himself to flee into the hollow and subterranean ways, so that finally he found another exit, and arrived in a very pleasant and delightful place. 18.

Poliphilo recounts the beauty of the region where he had entered, and how he found there a beautiful fountain and five damsels, who were greatly amazed at his coming, and invited him to go and disport himself with them. 21.

How, after Poliphilo had reassured himself with the five damsels, he went to the baths with them: and how there was great laughter because of the fountain and the ointment: then how he was led by them before Queen Eleutherilide Her name is derived from the Greek "eleutheria," meaning "freedom" or "liberty." She represents the concept of Free Will.: in whose palace he saw another beautiful fountain, and many marvelous things. 25.

Poliphilo recounts the excellence of the Queen, her place of residence, with her magnificent equipment, the astonishment she had at seeing him, the good reception she gave him, together with the rich and sumptuous banquet, and the place where it was prepared, which has neither second nor equal. 31.

Poliphilo recounts the beautiful ball that was held after the great banquet, and how the Queen commanded two of her damsels to show him more fully the entire state of her palace: also how he was instructed by her regarding certain doubts he had: then led to the three gates which he entered, and remained in the middle one with the amorous damsels. 39.

How after Poliphilo had lost sight of the lascivious damsels who left him, a Nymph came to him, whose beauty and attire are here amply described. 49.

How the beautiful Nymph arrived before Poliphilo carrying a burning torch in her hand: and invited him to go with her: then how he was seized with her love. 50.

How Polia, still unknown to her friend Poliphilo, gently reassures him, and shows him the great triumphs A "triumph" refers to a grand, allegorical procession, a popular theme in Renaissance art and literature based on ancient Roman victory parades. of the amorous goddesses. 52.