Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul - Couverture souple

Corelli, Marie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1934555681 ISBN 13 : 9781934555682

Editeur : Valancourt Books, 2009

Synopsis

Armand Gervase has it all. He is a famous artist, his paintings are hung in national galleries, and he is celebrated worldwide. His best-known painting, depicting an alluring Egyptian woman about to murder her lover, is known for its minute, historic detail, yet Armand has no experience with Egypt's ancient past . . . or does he?

Rejecting the idea of heaven and hell, soul and spirit, Armand embraces a life of decadence which allows him the freedom to act as he pleases - until he meets the seductive and hypnotic Princess Ziska. Haunted by strange and distant memories of her, Armand attempts to unravel her mystery, only to discover his memories of her are centuries old - and she looks terrifying similar to the female in his celebrated painting. How can this be? Has he fallen in love with a ghost, or is there something more sinister lurking behind Ziska's hypnotic eyes?

A supernatural tale of reincarnation, seduction, and revenge, Ziska was a bestseller upon its publication in 1897. In the new introduction to this edition, Curt Herr examines the novel in relation to the other two great Gothic bestsellers of 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula and Richard Marsh's The Beetle, and calls for a reconsideration of Corelli as a major figure in Victorian popular culture.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Mary Mackay(1855 - 1924) was an English novelist famous for her melodramatic themes and better known by her pen name Marie Corelli. Beginning her career as a musician, Corelli became one of the best - selling authors of her time. Her books were collected by the Royal family as well as by Churchill. In her writings, she attempted to unitedifferent spiritual ideals with Christianity. Her first novel published in 1886, was A Romance of Two Worlds.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The story revolves around the mysterious Princess Ziska who captivates a group of European tourists, escaping their continent's harsh winter, in exotic Egypt. Corelli narrates the tale beautifully and keeps the reader in total suspense till the end. "Ziska" is an interesting blend of mystery and horror.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Valancourt Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1934555681
• ISBN 13: 9781934555682
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 184
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• Personne responsable: non disponible