Zanoni by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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| Author | Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
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| Title | Zanoni |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanoni |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Dave Ceponis, Sue Asscher and David Widger |
| Summary | "Zanoni" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written during the mid-19th century, characterized by its exploration of mystical and occult themes. The book introduces readers to the titular character, Zanoni, an immortal being who possesses immense knowledge and power. The story intricately weaves his existential struggles with the human experiences of love, loss, and the yearning for a more profound connection with humanity. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Gaetano Pisani, a talented but unrecognized musician living in Naples. He is married to a gentle Englishwoman, with whom he has a daughter named Viola, whose talents as a singer are destined to shine on the stage. The opening delves into Pisani's complex character, his emotional struggles, and the extraordinary music he creates, which echoes his own turbulent spirit. Notably, Viola is portrayed as a beautiful and ethereal figure, deeply influenced by her father's artistry and the superstitions surrounding her upbringing. As the plot unfolds, the seeds of a romantic and perhaps devastating union between Zanoni and Viola are hinted at, setting the stage for a conflict between immortal aspirations and earthly emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Rosicrucians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2664 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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