About the author
Michel de Nostredame (December 1503 – July 1566), usually Latinised as Nostradamus, was a French astrologer, apothecary, physician, and reputed seer, who is best known for his book Les Prophéties (published in 1555), a collection of 942 poetic quatrains allegedly predicting future events. Nostradamus's father's family had originally been Jewish, but had converted to Catholic Christianity a generation before Nostradamus was born. He studied at the University of Avignon, but was forced to leave after just over a year when the university closed due to an outbreak of the plague. He worked as an apothecary for several years before entering the University of Montpellier, hoping to earn a doctorate, but was almost immediately expelled after his work as an apothecary (a manual trade forbidden by university statutes) was discovered. He first married in 1531, but his wife and two children died in 1534 during another plague outbreak. He worked against the plague alongside other doctors before remarrying to Anne Ponsarde, with whom he had six children.
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💬 What our editors say about Nostradamus's books
“This Penguin Classics edition successfully reframes Nostradamus through a rigorous scholarly lens, emphasizing literary merit over sensational prediction. It is an excellent resource for academics and serious students of esoteric…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Prophecies
“This compelling volume plunges into the enigma of Nostradamus, offering Robb’s expert translation that unveils profound symbolism. While it successfully makes sixteenth-century insights accessible for modern readers by clarifying…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Prophecies on World Events ((Translated and Interpreted by)
“This collection serves as a fascinating artifact of esoteric literature, though it demands patience from its audience. The text’s inherent ambiguity and reliance on puns make it unsuitable for readers seeking clear, literal…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Complete Prophecies of Nostradamus
📋 Editions by Nostradamus in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prophecies | 2013 | Penguin Classics | 400 | 9780143107231 |
| Prophecies on World Events ((Translated and Interpreted by) | 2002 | Liveright Publishing Corpo | 160 | 9780871401823 |
| The Complete Prophecies of Nostradamus | 2022 | General Press | 266 | 9789354994234 |
| The Complete Prophecies of Nostradamus | 2011 | Createspace Independent Pu | 134 | 9781461116134 |
| The Prophecies of Nostradamus - Classics | — | Fingerprint | 212 | 9789388369732 |
| The Prophecies Of Nostradamus | 2020 | Delhi Open Books | 208 | 9788194628620 |
| Prophéties: le texte intégral de 1555 en français ancien des pré | 2020 | Bod - Books on Demand | 148 | 9782322224401 |
| The Prophecies of Nostradamus | — | Big Nest | 180 | 9781787246560 |
| The Complete Prophecies of Nostradamus | — | Createspace Independent Pu | 194 | 9781494324520 |
| The Complete Prophecies of Nostradamus | 2017 | Independently Published | 374 | 9781520585970 |
