Alchemy: An Introduction to the Symbolism and the Psychology: 5 (Studies in Jungian psychology)

A very intriguing book that really gets you thinking. It's one ill re-read throughout the years and I expect new layers of understanding will dawn on me from read to read. I'd recommend Carl Jungs book "Psychology and Alchamy" for further reading.

This is a very interesting and informative book, by a student of Carl Jung. It helps if you already have a grounding in psychology and alchemical principles.

This has been my bedtime reading for some weeks, covering a few pages each night and sometimes a bit more. It's not especially easy reading but Von Franz's style makes it more accessible, and on occasions, I had the experience of reading something that was (synchronistically?) extremely relevant and immediate, and felt the hairs on the back of my neck rise up. To get to grips with understanding the ancient processes of alchemy as being actually a process of the human psyche and soul is not an easy thing, but this book offers much of the richest source materials of antiquity but offered with a modern interpreter who can mediate some of the most obscure language and symbolism.

Such an interesting read. Good condition, swift delivery. i would recommend this to anyone interested in symbolism, it definitely opens up some ideas.

Excellent introduction to Jung's work on Alchemy.

What a genius Von Franz was, this is a glorious book - her dedication is very inspiring! A perfect addition to Eric Neumann’s book on the history of consciousness. ( thanks Jordan Peterson for introducing me to these awesome books!)

Arrived in perfect condition! Thank you so much :)

Brilliant great read

The book is ok, some marks of use nothing special. The worst part was the delay. Probably it's not the company's fault but the shipping. I don't know. I received several books that I bought after that one, before. a lot more than a month to receive it. But now it's here

The book is the perfect start point for who wants to understand alchemical symbolism and finds the texts of Jung on the subject a bit complicated.

Marie-Louise von Franz is one of the best writers and interpreters of Jung, who knew him as well as anyone. She is an important thinker in her own right. This book makes alchemy come alive and makes clear its psychological relevance. Perhaps it is a consequence of where I am in my psychological journey of individuation, but I have found no other book as relevant and practical in pointing the reader to many critical issues in that process. It is no cookbook, as none would be possible in this journey, but von Franz makes explicit the major issues in the process and how they relate to alchemy. It will lead to much thinking, exploration, and I hope dreams. It will bear rereading at least a few times. It is a gold mine. I cannot recommend this book too highly for anyone interested in Jung, alchemy, or the path of individuation.

una buena evolucion historica

It is a 9 lectures from one of the closest students of Carl Jung. Marie-Louise covers most interesting and important Greek, Arabic and Latin Alchemical texts, explaining basics of Alchemical terminology, making parallels between symbols in history, science, art, psychology and human dreams. It is well paced, but a bit heavy reading at times. However, it is well rewarding and fascinating, especially if you at least have some basic acknowledgement of some greek and egyptian mythos. After the book (1 more lecture left to read) I already feel more confident starting Psychology and Alchemy of Jung himself, so I would consider this one a good general introduction if you are interested. I also think this book is good as an independent thing by itself, even if you are not particularly interested in Alchemy. There are many interesting themes and questions explored within every lecture, and it can be read by anyone basically. The book itself has pleasant cover, nice paper and a lot of illustration (which to be honest help tremendously visualizing and breaking chunks of text). If you are at least a bit interested in either of topics mentioned above, you should do yourself a favor and try the book :)