Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale [Facsimile] [Paperback]

Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton (Author)

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Publication Date: May 31, 1942

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC; Facsimile of 1842 ed edition (May 31, 1942)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766101045
• ISBN-13: 978-0766101043
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,575,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Work of Great Depth and Beauty, April 6, 2001

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This review is from: Zanoni: A Rosicrucian Tale (Paperback)

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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Classic of Fiction Occult Literature on Earth, November 15, 2004

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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.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic -- required for any student of the occult, March 28, 2001

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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.