Vyacheslav was born in Russia in 1866. After studying in Moscow university
Ivanov went on to Berlin to continue his studies of Roman history (1886-91 ..
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Night opens wide the burning Macrocosm,- And heaven's hierarchies come into view Lo, the spirit sings, and the elements dance Interwoven with snaky locks of starlight.
And the Microcosm grows distinct in the deep night: We hear the roar of elements spinning inside us,- And behold our own hierarchical assemblage From close stars to dim-eyed spots of light.
There is a milky way in the soul as in the heavens; There is a multitude in both of these creations: The same word is stamped in both of these books -
And twin scales measure the same weight. There is a He in the flames of depths revealed; There is an I in the deepest miracles.
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Heaven Above, Heaven Below by Vyacheslav Ivanovich Ivanov