Zanoni by Edward Bulwer-lytton

Name: Zanoni
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton

The novel revolves around the mysterious and powerful Zanoni, a Rosicrucian adept who possesses supernatural abilities. The story follows his interactions with a group of characters, including the beautiful Viola, her lover Glyndon, and the wealthy and cunning Maître. As the plot unfolds, Zanoni's true nature and motivations are slowly revealed, leading to a tragic confrontation that exposes the darkness beneath his mystical facade.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1842 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Romanticism, Occult Fiction · 60 chapters · 183,373 words

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Due Fontane Chi di diverso effeto hanno liquore! "Ariosto, Orland. Fur. " Canto 1.7. (Two Founts That hold a draught of different effects.)

Vergina era D' alta belta, ma sua belta non cura: . Di natura, d' amor, de' cieli amici Le negligenze sue sono artifici. "Gerusal. Lib.," canto ii. xiv. -xviii. (She was a virgin of a glorious beauty, but regarded not her beauty. Negligence itself is art in those favoured by Nature, by love, and by the heavens.)

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
Date: 1842 CE
Language: English
Genres: Gothic Fiction, Romanticism, Occult Fiction, Philosophical Fiction
Length: 183,373 words
Structure: 81 chapters, 2,428 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Gothic Fiction — The narrative is characterized by elements of horror, romance, and the supernatural, typical of Gothic fiction.
Romanticism — The story emphasizes emotion, individualism, and the appreciation of nature, common themes in Romantic literature.
Occult Fiction — The plot involves esoteric knowledge, secret societies, and mystical experiences, aligning with the genre of occult fiction.
Philosophical Fiction — The narrative explores deep philosophical questions about life, death, and the nature of reality.