Zanoni is an 1842 novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, exploring love and occult aspiration, inspired by his fascination with the Rosicrucians after deciphering a cryptic manuscript. The novel follows Zanoni, a protagonist with occult powers and the secret of eternal life, detailing his love, marriage, and self-sacrifice for Viola.
Zanoni er en roman fra 1842 af Edward Bulwer-Lytton, der udforsker kærlighed og okkult stræben, inspireret af hans fascination af Rosicrucianerne efter at have tyderet et kryptisk manuskript. Romanen følger Zanoni, en person med okkulte kræfter og hemmeligheden bag evigt liv, og hans kærlighed, ægteskab og selvopofrelse for Viola.
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| Back | Zanoni is an 1842 novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a story of love and occult aspiration. By way of introduction, the author confesses: "... It so chanced that some years ago, in my younger days, whether of authorship or life, I felt the desire to make myself acquainted with the true origins and tenets of the singular sect known by the name of Rosicrucians." A manuscript came into his hands written in the most unintelligible cipher, a manuscript which through the author's own interpretation became Zanoni. This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. (April 2016) Quick facts: Author, Country … It tells the story of its protagonist Zanoni, who possesses occult powers and knows the secret of eternal life. He loves, pursues, marries, and finally sacrifices himself for Viola, a beautiful girl. |
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