by Edward Bulwer Lytton (Author)
Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The book is a blend of romance, mystery, and the occult, and is set in 18th century England and France. The story revolves around the character of Zanoni, an immortal Rosicrucian who has lived for centuries and possesses supernatural powers. He falls in love with a mortal woman named Viola, and their relationship is tested by the forces of darkness that seek to destroy them. The novel explores themes of love, immortality, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a work of fiction that draws heavily from the author's interest in esotericism and the occult, and has been praised for its vivid descriptions and engaging plot.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.