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Marie Corelli, in realtà Marie Mackay, (1855-1924), è una scrittrice inglese di grande popolarità e successo di pubblico, mentre la critica fu più dura nei suoi confronti, ritenendola poco "intellettuale" e troppo melodrammatica. realtà la scrittrice stessa, in questo romanzo, descrive lo scenario e i moventi dei critici letterari britannici, con spirito non poco mordace, e risponde implicitamente ad ogni critica.

In the heart of Egypt, a group of European tourists encounters the enigmatic Princess Ziska, a figure shrouded in allure and mystery. As they explore the rich landscapes and ancient secrets of this vibrant land, they find themselves drawn into a web of romance, suspense, and the possibility of reincarnation. Marie Corelli weaves a captivating tale that blends elements of detective fiction with supernatural undertones, inviting listeners to ponder the connections between love and fate. With vivid descriptions and a gripping narrative, this audiobook immerses you in a world where the past and ...

Marie Corelli's book The Life Everlasting examines the world of past lives, mysticism, secret societies and twin souls against a backdrop of a true love based on the highest ideals. The plot follows our heroine from a yachting trip around Scotland with eccentric characters such as an atheist millionaire and his hypochondriac daughter, to the entering of a secret society of ancient mystics where she is determined to achieve initiation. Ms. Corelli's beautiful, flowing, and descriptive writing style make this novel a joy of upliftment and inspiration. - Summary by Lisa Statler

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if illness were not only a weakness of the body, but a doorway into hidden forces beyond the visible world? With A Romance of Two Worlds, Marie Corelli blends Victorian romance, spiritual speculation, mysticism, and early science-inflected...

A young musician in England who has been suffering from depression and a nervous ailment goes on holiday in order to recuperate. While abroad, she meets an Italian artist, Cellini, who gives her a special draught for relaxation. The young woman has divine visions under the influence of the strange potion which she longs to have again. Cellini takes her to a doctor who describes himself as an “electric physician,” and with his help she is able to experience more visions. With each vision she learns more about religion and the destiny of mankind, but it is not enough.

The setting is London, 1895, and the Devil is on the loose, in the guise of the handsome and charming Prince Lucio Rimânez. He is searching for someone morally strong enough to resist temptation, but there seems little chance he will succeed. Britain is all but totally corrupt. The aristocracy is financially and spiritually bankrupt, church leaders no longer believe in God, Victorian idealism has been banished from literature and life, and sexual morality is being undermined by the pernicious doctrines of the “New Woman”. 

This book collects seven short stories by some of England's best turn-of-the-(last)-century's writers. The collection begins with the humor of J. M. Barrie, of Peter Pan fame. A later and equally humorous story is by Israel Zangwill, also widely known for his exposures of social and economic problems. The immensely popular Marie Corelli’s contribution is the last, and among the most moving. (NB: Though a less prominent writer than some represented here, Corelli was so popular that her literary sales exceeded those of Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling – combined.) In short...

In Marie Corellis captivating novel, The Life Everlasting, delve into a world rich with past lives, mysticism, secret societies, and the profound connection of twin souls, all set against the backdrop of an extraordinary love that embodies the highest ideals. Follow our intrepid heroine as she embarks on a yachting adventure around Scotland, encountering an array of eccentric characters, including an atheist millionaire and his hypochondriac daughter. As she seeks initiation into an ancient secret society of mystics, Corellis exquisite and flowing prose offers readers a journey of inspiration ...

In the long, tranquil spring of 1914, we find a poignant prelude to a vanishing world. in a sun-dappled English garden, a battle of heart and mind begins. He is the Philosopher—a older man of cool reason and cynical wit, who dismisses love as a foolish overindulgence. She is his gentle but spirited companion, a young woman whose depth of feeling finds wonder in a blooming rose and mourns the fate of a fallen robin.

This captivating collection showcases seven short stories from some of Englands finest writers of the turn-of-the-century. It opens with the delightful humor of J. M. Barrie, renowned for his creation of Peter Pan. Following Barrie, Israel Zangwill offers another witty tale, known for his keen insights into social and economic issues. The final contribution comes from the immensely popular Marie Corelli, whose poignant storytelling resonates deeply. Despite being less recognized than some of her contemporaries, Corellis literary sales surpassed those of Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, and ...

In this captivating novel by Marie Corelli, fantasy and science fiction intertwine with a steampunk twist. The narrative revolves around Morgana Royal, a formidable inventor who creates an airship, and her enigmatic love interest, Roger Seaton, who wields a devastating power. As Morgana delves into the depths of her own capacity for love, she grapples with existential questions about her place in this world—or perhaps in another realm entirely. Join her on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. - Summary by Amy Gramour

In this captivating tale, a young heroine grapples with the weight of a debilitating illness, battling her own demons of depression and suicidal thoughts. After finding little solace from her doctor, she embarks on a transformative holiday where she encounters the enigmatic Raffaello Cellini, an Italian artist with a magical touch. Cellini presents her with a mysterious potion that lulls her into a serene slumber, where she experiences breathtaking divine visions. This marks the beginning of her profound journey toward healing, both spiritually and physically.

Marie Corelli, the Victorian novelist beloved of Gladstone, Churchill and Victoria herself, topped the bestseller charts through her whole career. This tale of romance, mystery, and foolish tourism was published in 1897, the same year in which Bram Stoker wrote Dracula. In her inimitable style, she weaves together dark romance, the paranormal, savage social commentary, ridiculous but entirely believable characters, and more in an energetic ride through the 'Society Set' as they take the season in Cairo.

’Jane ’came out’ at fifty-seven and everybody knew it.’ So begins this heartwarming tale of a courteous country maid who comes into a vast inheritance, and uses it to travel into high society in London. along the way, she encounters the snobs of the society set, royalty entirely without regality, and a whole host of characters that make clear just how much better off she is away from the glitz and glamour.

Marie Corelli is best known as a novelist, but was always a poet at heart, composing on her strongest passions, whether for love, nature, God, or country. This volume collects poems from across her bestselling books and across her career, curated by Brenda Vyver, her her 'companion' of 40 years, who she left everything to when she died, and who is buried alongside her in a twin grave. It is perhaps worth noting that Brenda drove much of Corelli's work, which ran heavy to erotic descriptions of women.

"I hate God!" Said Angel. And having made this un-angel-like statement, she folded her short arms across her breast and surveyed her horrified audience defiantly. So begins a tale of a poor child's expulsion from Sunday school for the cruelties of a God who would allow her parents to die, and her life to be one of unending misery.

A thrilling tale of the Devil's final ride between the darkness and dawn, watching as mankind falls victim to the curse of progress and speed, rejecting all peace and silence, all reflection and godliness. As he goes, he gathers phantoms and monsters, hell-bound victims and dark shadows, all the while telling the natural world to rejoice, for it will soon be free of the curse of Man. Written in 1910, this Christian tome is as relevant today as it was a century ago, as people fall victim to the next and fastest thing, falling away from God in the process.

Poor Diana May finds herself at a crossroads; her fiancé has abruptly left her, her parents view her as a burden, and her brilliance goes unnoticed. Feeling unloved and unappreciated, she’s on the brink of despair—until she takes a bold step to reclaim her life. It all starts with a mysterious ad for an assistant to an eccentric scientist hiding away in a secret laboratory in Switzerland... - Summary by Newgatenovelist

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time, imbued with a melancholic beauty that mirrors the author’s own reckoning with mortality and the changing tides of literature. This collection of short stories was released just before Corelli’s death, and is unlike any of her other tales. Corelli was the bestselling queen of Victorian romantic fiction, beloved by the public and Queen Victoria herself… but the Great War (WWI) war changed everyone, Corelli included.

This is the heartbreaking and passionate tale of true love's blindness and destruction by the bestselling author of the Victorian era, who romances were beloved of figures as diverse as Gladstone, Churchill, and Queen Victoria herself.