Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1842. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of Zanoni, an immortal Rosicrucian who has lived for centuries and possesses supernatural powers. He falls in love with a mortal woman named Viola, but their love is threatened by the arrival of a sinister figure named Glyndon, who seeks to learn the secrets of immortality from Zanoni.The novel explores themes of love, death, and the pursuit of knowledge, as well ...
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Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1842. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of Zanoni, an immortal Rosicrucian who has lived for centuries and possesses supernatural powers. He falls in love with a mortal woman named Viola, but their love is threatened by the arrival of a sinister figure named Glyndon, who seeks to learn the secrets of immortality from Zanoni.The novel explores themes of love, death, and the pursuit of knowledge, as well as the conflict between the spiritual and material worlds. It also delves into the mystical teachings of the Rosicrucians, a secret society that claimed to possess esoteric knowledge of the universe.Zanoni is a complex and mysterious character, whose wisdom and power are contrasted with the flawed and mortal characters around him. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the supernatural and its exploration of the occult, making it a classic of Gothic literature.Overall, Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores timeless themes and remains relevant to modern readers interested in the supernatural and the occult.This book, written in 1842, is one of the finest examples of Spiritual Fiction and influenced the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Divided in seven sections, the fourth, entitled, ""The Dweller of the Threshold"" is an extremely profound expression of profound occult facts and experiences recognized as true by anyone possessing spiritual insight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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