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Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the novel features an immortal Rosicrucian named Zanoni, who renounces human emotions to achieve eternal life. His decision to pursue a mortal love, Viola, against his master’s warnings complicates matters, especially as Glyndon, a fellow seeker of spiritual enlightenment, also loves her. The narrative delves into 19th-century Rosicrucian mysteries, introducing the concept of the Guardian of the Threshold, which influenced later occult literature. Bulwer-Lytton's work profoundly shaped the genre's evolution.
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Zanoni, Edward Bulwer-Lytton
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Zanoni
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Publisher
- Rebel Satori Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9781608640522
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophical Topics, Classics, France, English Literature, 18th century, Occultism, French Revolution (1789-1799)
- First published
- 1842
- Original title
- Zanoni
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the novel features an immortal Rosicrucian named Zanoni, who renounces human emotions to achieve eternal life. His decision to pursue a mortal love, Viola, against his master’s warnings complicates matters, especially as Glyndon, a fellow seeker of spiritual enlightenment, also loves her. The narrative delves into 19th-century Rosicrucian mysteries, introducing the concept of the Guardian of the Threshold, which influenced later occult literature. Bulwer-Lytton's work profoundly shaped the genre's evolution.