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Zanoni

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This is one of the great masterpieces of occult fiction, astonishing considering when it was written. It was an important influence on the later esoteric movements of the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is usually beautifully written, but does have parts which are a little slow going. The author is also obsessed with the French Revolution, you will actually find Robespierre as a character in the book! The best parts -- the premiere of the opera of the violinist, the description of Mejnour's castle, the Greek island, the calling of Adon-Ai, are unforgettable.

WOW!!!People are FINALLY catching on to this book of GREAT Occult literature. Too bad we have to use the word Occult. It reads like a roller coaster ride. Pure Class. I have read this Gem at least three times, and still cry at the end of it. REALLY! Most people don't know that Lytton was a member of Parlement in London, and was a good friend of Dickens, too. His books are not of Dicken's popularity, but this one was his best work. I read once that he went to a seance and a spirit rapped out to him there, "I am the spirit that influnced you to write Z (Zanoni)". He wrote dozens of novels, and plays, and confessed that of all of them "Zanoni" was his favorite book, that he had written. He was also renowned to be one of the leaders of a Rosicrucian group in London, too. Why do I tell you all of this? Because he was Genius and this work of art is, too! Lytton, also, said, "It (Zanoni) is a truth for those who can comprehend it, and an extravagance for those that can't". A more beautiful Romance there has never been written about, except for, maybe, Romeo and Juliet. There is much TRUTH within these pages. I love this book, and it has blessed me, truly, for reading it. Buy the book, period.

This is a beautifully written novel which reveals through the use of storytelling many occult mysteries. After reading this wonderful book, I was surprised to realize how many of my other books make reference to it. Overall, a delightful story with profound implications.

I have read few books that can artistically work with esoteric content without getting trite, awkward or moralistic. In my opinion, "The Celestine Prophecy" is a figment that should have been left sealed in the author's imagination. "Zanoni" on the other hand is a tale with an intriguing plot that all the while leads the reader into unexpected and profound esoteric content. This is a book I will be returning to read several more times.

This is the first book I ever read that created a symphony in my mind as I read. The images are deep and full. The characters are rich and tormented. It is magical.

Zanoni is a wonderful romance story as well as an eye-opener to the possibilities within humankind. It is not a true story. However it is indeed true in many senses.