Bücher von Marie Corelli

Theos Alwyn, a poet suffering from a loss of creativity, travels to a monastery in the Caucasus Mountains in order to meet with Heliobas, a mysterious and powerful monk. With the monk¿s help, Theos regains his faith and journeys to the field of Ardath, where another world awaits. Ardath: The Story of a Dead Self is a novel by Marie Corelli.

The Secret Power (1921) is a science fiction novel by Marie Corelli. Published toward the end of Corelli¿s career as one of the most successful writers of her generation, the novel combines romance, fantasy, and science fiction to tell a story of discovery and sacrifice set in a strangely familiar future. Thought to be inspired by the life of Marie Curie, The Secret Power showcases the immense talent of an author whose reputation has subsided in the years after her death. Due for reassessment by a modern audience, Mari Corelli¿s work¿which has inspired several adaptations for film and theater¿is a must read for fans of early science fiction.Set in the future, The Secret Power describes a future world united through long-distance air travel. Featuring beautiful descriptions of Southern California and Sicily, the novel follows an impoverished academic and a wealthy heiress, star-crossed lovers who wrestle with the discovery of a mysterious radioactive substance. Envisioning the prospect of unmatched power, they struggle with the ethical implications of an energy source with the capacity for good and evil. Living in his secluded cabin, the academic leaves the material untouched, fearful of its consequences. Meanwhile, his lover is content to eat small pieces of the substance daily, astounded by its rejuvenating effect. Addressing philosophical, scientific, and religious themes, The Secret Power is a moving work of fiction which uses romance to ask important questions about an emerging modern world.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Marie Corelli The Secret Power is a classic work of English science fiction reimagined for modern readers.

After meeting a mysterious stranger, a sickly woman drinks a powerful potion that opens her eyes, heart and mind to the wonders of the supernatural. Once she's been exposed, she's eager to learn more about the spiritual world.A Romance of Two Worlds follows a young woman who struggles with a serious health condition. Despite her doctor's best efforts, they are unable to provide a cure or any long-term relief. In an attempt to ease her physical and emotional pain, she goes on vacation and encounters a stranger called Raffello Cellini. He has a divine energy and supplies the woman with a potion that leads to a spiritual awakening. She develops a thirst for knowledge and experience that can only be quelled by one figure-God. A Romance of Two Worlds was Marie Corelli's first novel, which set the tone for her subsequent works. Her stories are infused with various themes that often conflict with one another. This novel is a unique and captivating debut from one of the most read authors of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Romance of Two Worlds is both modern and readable.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Young Diana: An Experiment of the Future is a science fiction novel written by Marie Corelli. The story is set in the year 2000 and follows the life of Diana, a young woman who has been chosen as an experiment by a group of scientists who want to create a new type of human being. Diana is raised in a secluded environment, where she is given the best education and training in various fields, including science, art, and music. She is also taught to control her emotions and develop her psychic abilities. As Diana grows up, she becomes aware of her unique abilities and the purpose of her existence. She struggles with the idea of being a mere experiment and questions her place in society. She also falls in love with a man named Brian, who is not part of the experiment. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that Diana has been programmed to suppress her emotions.The novel explores themes of identity, free will, and the consequences of scientific experimentation. It also offers a glimpse into what life could be like in the future, with advanced technology and a society that values intelligence and rationality above all else.Overall, Young Diana: An Experiment of the Future is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that challenges readers to consider the ethical implications of scientific progress and the nature of humanity itself.1918. This marvelous work of fiction reveals the concepts of faith, logic, reason, opinion, wisdom, eternity, and their influence on the heroine who becomes reborn and lives as the light lives. A fictional but true account of how the spirit moves us to become masters in the drama of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance"" is a novel by Marie Corelli, first published in 1911. The book follows the story of a young woman named Zara, who is engaged to a wealthy and successful man named Sir Bruce Evelin. However, Zara is haunted by a sense of emptiness and a longing for something more meaningful in her life. Her search for this deeper purpose leads her to a mysterious and charismatic man named Raffaello Cellini, who claims to have discovered the secret of eternal life. As Zara becomes more and more drawn to Raffaello and his teachings, she must confront the consequences of her choices and decide whether she is willing to risk everything for the possibility of a life beyond death. ""Life Everlasting"" is a thought-provoking exploration of love, spirituality, and the nature of existence, written in Corelli's signature lyrical style.1911. More Corelli Metaphysical Fiction! Contents: The Fairy Ship; Angel of a Dream; A Bunch of Heather; An Unexpected Meeting; Recognition; Memories; Visions; Doubtful Destiny; Strange Associations; One Way of Love; A Love-Letter; The House of Aselzion; Cross and Star; A First Lesson; Shadow and Sound; The Magic Book; Dreams Within a Dream; The Unknown Deep; Into the Light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Critics called her a mystic and an anti-intellectual. They accused her of male-bashing and discounted her work as trite. The critics couldn't, however, explain her popularity. Corelli's novels were continually among the top best selling books at the turn of the twentieth century, making her one of the most recognizable authors of the time. Her portrayals of social gender roles provides an important insight into Victorian Feminism.