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Thomas Ellison

Thomas studied English in Leeds and Bristol, with a focus on poetry and Romanticism. Aside from poetry and writing, he enjoys listening to and creating music.

Education:University of Bristol, 2014MPhil English LiteratureUniversity of Leeds, 2012BA English Language & LiteratureExpertise:

English Literature

Romanticism

Poetry

Music

Member since: Jan 10, 2021Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 7

Articles by Thomas Ellison

Guillaume Apollinaire: Cubist, Orphist, Surrealist

The Seven Stages of Spiritual Alchemy and What They Mean

Spiritual alchemy is an ancient occult practice that seeks to liberate the soul from its attachment to matter. Let’s have a look at what each of the seven stages entails.

e e cummings: The American Poet Who Also Painted

e e cummings is best known as an innovative twentieth-century American poet, though he also drew and painted. Let’s explore his work!

Magic in the Ancient World: Egyptian Deities and Uses

Magic was fundamental to human life in Ancient Egypt. Many Egyptian deities invoked magic for healing and protection, including Heka, Shed, Tutu, Wadjet, Isis, and Bes.

An Introduction to the Erotic & Romantic Art of Mihály Zichy

Mihály Zichy was a prolific 19th-century Hungarian artist. His work explores erotic and Romantic themes, and we will look at several explicit paintings and illustrations.

The Cleromancy of the I Ching: How Does It Work?

The Tarot de Marseille at a Glance: Four of the Major Arcana

The Tarot de Marseille first appeared in Southern Europe in the fifteenth century as a simple card game, though its origins are sacred.