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The Esoteric Secrets of the Rosicrucians: The Zanoni - New Revised Edition - cover

The Esoteric Secrets of the Rosicrucians: The Zanoni - New Revised Edition

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Publisher: Mike Thomas

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Summary

Finally The New Revised Edition is Available!

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. It tells the story of its protagonist Zanoni, who possesses occult powers and knows the secret of eternal life.
Available since: 04/17/2021.

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