Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul

Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul

by Marie Corelli
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 20/07/2022

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Marie Corelli's novel, 'Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul,' delves into the esoteric territories of supernatural, reincarnation, and fatal romance. With an eloquent prose that mirrors the book's early 20th-century context, Corelli weaves a dark narrative filled with Gothic sensibilities and melodramatic flair. The book invites readers into a world where an enigmatic Egyptian enchantress, Ziska, manifests in the heart of a European society to ensure her ancient desires and wrongs are addressed. Corelli's penchant for mystical themes plays out against the backdrop of a Cairo setting, a city choice that enriches the tapestry of the text with cultural resonance and historical gravitas Marie Corelli, a figure both famed and lambasted in her time, was a prolific writer whose works engaged deeply with questions of morality, spirituality, and societal norms. The construction of 'Ziska' may reflect Corelli's own contemplations on the destructive nature of passion and the hubris of mankind. Corelli's fascination with the metaphysical is encapsulated within this novel, presenting her unique blend of romance and the occult which catered to and challenged the appetites of her Victorian audience. For those captivated by the allure of Gothic romance and unraveling the complexities of the human soul across lifetimes, 'Ziska' offers a rich text that will not disappoint. Readers will be gripped by the tale's haunting spirit and Corelli's masterful exploration of themes that transcend time. Recommended for lovers of historical fiction and anyone keen to examine the darker corners of love and retribution through a supernatural lens, 'Ziska' is poised to provoke thought and stir the imagination.

ISBN:
8596547093503
8596547093503
Category:
Fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
20-07-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat

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